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R642 VKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 VKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 51,001 miles

Front wipers split

Fail 14 May 2016 51,001 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 45,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,158 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 42,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,473 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R642 VKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R642 VKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R642 VKK registered?

R642 VKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R642 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 VKK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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