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R706 NOK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,557 mi
Last recorded61,557 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 NOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,557 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play offside rack arm

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,086 miles

off side steering rack side arm has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,660 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,958 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to reserve limit acceptable at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake travel close to reserve limit acceptable at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,163 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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R706 NOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 R706 NOK, 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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R706 NOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R706 NOK safe to buy?

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