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R657 RCK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 RCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 143,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 138,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 138,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2016 136,768 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 136,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,110 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 132,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,037 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 118,728 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 113,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 113,854 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,499 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,496 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,681 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,630 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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R657 RCK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R657 RCK, 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 R657 RCK registered?

R657 RCK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R657 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 RCK shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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