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K40 GEO

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 GEO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 89,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 86,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 82,541 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 80,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

power steering leaking slightly

Fail 11 May 2010 75,971 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

power steering leaking slightly

Pass 5 May 2009 75,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

oil level low

Pass 6 May 2008 74,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2007 73,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2007 73,749 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2006 72,587 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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K40 GEO is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 K40 GEO, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K40 GEO registered?

K40 GEO is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K40 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 GEO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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