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R860 FKK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 FKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,479 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,896 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R860 FKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R860 FKK, 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 R860 FKK registered?

R860 FKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R860 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 FKK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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