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R859 VGM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 VGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 66,346 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 59,763 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 59,762 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,995 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,995 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,774 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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R859 VGM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R859 VGM, 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 R859 VGM registered?

R859 VGM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R859 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 VGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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