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R663 OVK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,514 mi
Last recorded50,514 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 OVK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,514 miles

high vis brake light has a bulb out in the centre

oil leak on g/box poss n/s drive shaft seal ?

slight coolant leak( steel pipe across rear of engine corroded)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,514 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

high vis brake light has a bulb out in the centre

oil leak on g/box poss n/s drive shaft seal ?

slight coolant leak( steel pipe across rear of engine corroded)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,096 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

wiper blades smear screen

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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R663 OVK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R663 OVK, 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 R663 OVK registered?

R663 OVK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R663 OVK safe to buy?

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