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K200 DSK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 DSK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 127,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 120,389 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 114,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 102,982 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

both outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

coil srings rusty

dampness around pas pump

front number plate deteriorating

headlamp aim deflecors fitted

nearside front tyre on limit

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front tyre close to limit and cracking in tread/on sidewall-no cords visible

Pass 18 May 2007 94,877 miles

front number plate starting to discolour †head light converters fitted †dampness around some power steering componants †slight play in both inner rack joints †nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

oil leaking from sump

Fail 17 May 2007 94,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate starting to discolour †hight light converters fitted †dampness around some power steering componants †slight play in both inner rack joints †nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

slight bind on nearside rear brake †oil leaking from sump

Pass 11 May 2006 86,061 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 86,061 miles

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

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

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

no kick up on headlamp beam

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 May 2005 76,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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K200 DSK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K200 DSK, 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 K200 DSK registered?

K200 DSK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is K200 DSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K200 DSK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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