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R717 UBK

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,730 mi
Last recorded29,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 UBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 29,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres, sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 29,323 miles

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

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

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 14 May 2012 29,323 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 11 May 2011 28,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,624 miles

O/S Headlamp has slight damage.

O/S/R Foot brake reading slightly low

Pass 8 May 2008 27,016 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 27,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 26,025 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 26,022 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 25,035 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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R717 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R717 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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What year was R717 UBK registered?

R717 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R717 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 UBK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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