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R804 VDT

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,121 mi
Last recorded129,121 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 VDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2011 129,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,338 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,642 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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R804 VDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R804 VDT, 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 R804 VDT registered?

R804 VDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R804 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 VDT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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