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R794 VWP

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 VWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,678 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,041 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 42,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 40,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,914 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,914 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 39,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2007 39,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2006 37,954 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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R794 VWP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R794 VWP, 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 R794 VWP registered?

R794 VWP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R794 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 VWP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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