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R793 VKK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,704 mi
Last recorded69,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 VKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,261 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,725 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,725 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,698 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near/side rear tyre split/perrished

off/side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge

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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R793 VKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R793 VKK, 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 R793 VKK registered?

R793 VKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R793 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 VKK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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