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R711 EKV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 EKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,236 miles

Brake performance not tested due too leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,211 miles

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,711 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,412 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,369 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,990 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

center exhaust section rusting

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,530 miles

brake pads not checked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,038 miles

brake pads not checked

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,832 miles

1,both front shock absorbers starting to leak †2,oil leak(s) on engine †3,possible coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 14 Apr 2006 58,205 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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R711 EKV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R711 EKV, 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 R711 EKV registered?

R711 EKV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R711 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 EKV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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