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R662 UBK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

67,938 mi
Last recorded67,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 UBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,938 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 63,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,743 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,264 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,582 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,193 miles

srs air bag malfunction lamp illuminated on dash indicating a system fault.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,580 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 54,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,769 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,400 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,408 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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R662 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R662 UBK, 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 R662 UBK registered?

R662 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R662 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 UBK shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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