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R67 UKV

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 UKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,037 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 82,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 73,506 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

poss water leak

wiperl inkage slightly stiff

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

poss water leak

wiperl inkage slightly stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,911 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,911 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,916 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,898 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R67 UKV is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R67 UKV, 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 R67 UKV registered?

R67 UKV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R67 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R67 UKV shows 11 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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