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R799 NKV

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,043 mi
Last recorded67,043 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 NKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine sump rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,906 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,936 miles

BOTH rear tyres are cracking / perishing

Centre exhaust pipe section is corroded and sarting to split along its length.

Rear exhaust joint pipes in poor condition.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,933 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

BOTH rear tyres are cracking / perishing

Centre exhaust pipe section is corroded and sarting to split along its length.

Rear exhaust joint pipes in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,046 miles

off side rear /near side rear and off side front tyres are all badly cracked on tread shoulders.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,403 miles

brake fluid level below maximum level

nearside front and rear tyre outer side walls showing signs of kerbing

offside front anti-roll bar link bonding starting to seperate

slight oil leak fro m power steering resevoir to rack

Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,403 miles

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

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

brake fluid level below maximum level

nearside front and rear tyres outer side walls showing signs of kerbing

off side front suspension anti-roll bar link bonding starting to seperate

slight oil leak from power steering pipe resevoir to rack

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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R799 NKV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R799 NKV, 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 R799 NKV registered?

R799 NKV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R799 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 NKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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