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R114 EKK

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 EKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,895 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 109,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,247 miles

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

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

O/s door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,615 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/s door mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 76,766 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 76,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Drive belts cracked

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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R114 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R114 EKK, 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 R114 EKK registered?

R114 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R114 EKK safe to buy?

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