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R649 VOK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,718 mi
Last recorded113,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 VOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 109,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 104,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,733 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,216 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT TYRE WEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE HAS RUN FLAT DAMAGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,216 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT TYRE WEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE HAS RUN FLAT DAMAGE

Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,114 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 56,113 miles

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

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

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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R649 VOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R649 VOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R649 VOK registered?

R649 VOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R649 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R649 VOK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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