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R756 UKV

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,302 mi
Last recorded129,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 UKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 129,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 129,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,103 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front springs delaminated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 111,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,136 miles

o/s spot light smashed

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2008 95,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s spot light smashed

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,274 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 60,570 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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R756 UKV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R756 UKV, 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 R756 UKV registered?

R756 UKV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R756 UKV safe to buy?

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