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K2 KNB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,803 mi
Last recorded58,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 KNB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,328 miles

exhaust blowing,slight play in steering rack,tread low on nsf/osf/osr tyres,nsf shock absorber damp

Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust blowing,slight play in steering rack,tread low on nsf/osf/osr tyres,nsf shock absorber damp

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,795 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,564 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 41,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear indicators starting to show white light

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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K2 KNB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 K2 KNB, 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 K2 KNB registered?

K2 KNB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is K2 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 KNB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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