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R868 VGM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,136 mi
Last recorded47,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 VGM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,136 miles

Offside Front wiper blade small split

Rear foot brake and handbrake low effort.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,279 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 32,279 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,315 miles

o/s/r brake bindimg slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,290 miles

air bag light on

engine oil leaks

off side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 12 Jan 2012 21,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leaks

air bag light on

off side rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,287 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,286 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,285 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,027 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)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,811 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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R868 VGM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R868 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 R868 VGM registered?

R868 VGM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R868 VGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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