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R698 UBK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 UBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,175 miles

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Chips in windscreen.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside outer sill end has surface rust.

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Offside steering rack boot very damp.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Chips in windscreen.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside outer sill end has surface rust.

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Offside steering rack boot very damp.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,101 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots starting to crack.

Both rear indicators starting to fade.

Power steering feed pipes damp around clips.

Power steering rack damp.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,993 miles

as per 134578696410

Fail 8 Apr 2006 64,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear screen-washer inoperative †offside front inner-wing damp with oil, possibly power steering oil †(note! reservoir full as tested) †rear of rack & gaitors light oil mist †long park-brake travel †various oil leaks from engine †

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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R698 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R698 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.

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R698 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R698 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 UBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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