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R668 BKX

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 BKX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,461 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,023 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,201 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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R668 BKX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R668 BKX, 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 R668 BKX registered?

R668 BKX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R668 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 BKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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