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R125 BKE

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,881 mi
Last recorded35,881 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 BKE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 35,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 29,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulder.

Small corrosion to outer sill panels.

Pass 9 May 2017 21,882 miles

Front tyres badly cracked, but no visible cords.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 19,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 12,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 9,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 9,080 miles

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

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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R125 BKE is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R125 BKE, 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 R125 BKE registered?

R125 BKE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R125 BKE safe to buy?

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