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R699 AHK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 AHK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,523 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,520 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fan Belt (Perrished)

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

O/S/R Wheel Bearing (Noisy)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,940 miles

airbag light is on

rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,940 miles

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

airbag light is on

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,514 miles

airbag light is on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,514 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light is on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light is on

both rear indicator bulbs are fading

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,256 miles

airbag light is on

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,659 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,282 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,691 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

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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R699 AHK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R699 AHK, 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 R699 AHK registered?

R699 AHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R699 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 AHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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