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R742 BKK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 BKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,321 miles

air bag light on

battery inscure

both brake pipes at rear flexes to back plates slight rusting

both c/v gaiters fine cracks

both front anti roll bar link rods rubbers slight splitting

near side rear tyre cracks to outer side wall

off side front seat belt requires help to return to real

slight nock in lower steering column

Fail 8 Sep 2009 110,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

battery inscure

both brake pipes at rear flexes to back plates slight rusting

both c/v gaiters fine cracks

both front anti roll bar link rods rubbers slight splitting

near side rear tyre cracks to outer side wall

off side front seat belt requires help to return to real

slight nock in lower steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2008 103,595 miles

1 near side washer aim high /over roof

both c/v gaiters fine cracks

both front tyres worn to 2 mm

brake pipe at off side rear back plate slight rusting

brake pipe to off side rear flex slight rusting

near side front anti roll bar link rod rubbers slight split

near side rear tyre cracks to outer side wall /tread

near side wiper slight smear

slight nock in steering column

small chip zone B

Pass 19 Oct 2007 95,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,517 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 76,756 miles

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

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

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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R742 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R742 BKK, 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 R742 BKK registered?

R742 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R742 BKK safe to buy?

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