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R821 BKK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 BKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,177 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,790 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

customer brought vehicle back to the vts for a retest(rear seat's has been removed by customer)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,788 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 73,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 72,227 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R821 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R821 BKK, 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 R821 BKK registered?

R821 BKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R821 BKK safe to buy?

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