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R665 VKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 VKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 84,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,799 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,615 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,600 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 76,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,757 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,253 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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R665 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 70.6%.

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 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 R665 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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R665 VKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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