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R807 UBK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,532 mi
Last recorded33,532 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 UBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,805 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,585 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perished

small bind nearside rear brake

Pass 25 May 2011 16,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,302 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 14,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 11,588 miles

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

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

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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R807 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R807 UBK, 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 R807 UBK registered?

R807 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R807 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 UBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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