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R139 HKK

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

152,281 mi
Last recorded152,281 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 HKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 152,281 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 152,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 147,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 147,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 142,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 140,400 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Offside front damper weeping.

Offside front lower corner of windscreen cracked.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 21 May 2021 138,403 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear number plates discolouring.

Front of nearside outer sill panel heavily corroded and getting weak.

Offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Offside front damper weeping.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 19 May 2020 136,575 miles

Offside front damper weeping.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 19 May 2020 136,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Offside front damper weeping.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2019 133,925 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside outer sill panel corroding and suspect quality repair to rear of sill panel.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front damper weeping.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2018 129,996 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake pipes (to wheel cyliders) slightly corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil weep

Front number plate bit faded

N/S wing mirror loose

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/F outer cv boot slightly perished

O/S/F shock absorber slightly weep

Some parts of vehicle generally rusty/ Slight corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 126,594 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake pipes (to wheel cyliders) slightly corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/F outer cv boot perishing

Slight weep on O/S/F shock absorber

Fail 16 May 2017 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake pipes (to wheel cyliders) slightly corroded

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly worn and wear on both edges

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/F outer cv boot perishing

O/S/F tyre wear on both edges

Slight weep on O/S/F shock absorber

Pass 23 May 2016 122,986 miles

Catalyst heat shield loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Parts of high level stop lamp not working.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Pass 27 May 2015 119,389 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Offside reversing lamp not working.

Slight crack developing in rear silencer entry pipe join.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 7 May 2014 116,210 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 6 May 2014 116,210 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,390 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section corroding.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Offside front brake pads getting low.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Sump corroding.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 113,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section corroding.

Nearside front wheel rim bent.

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

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Offside front brake pads getting low.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Sump corroding.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine sump rusted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,266 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,861 miles

O/S/R tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2010 102,847 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre brake pipe nut and bolts are rusty

Centre stop light is a little dull

N/S/F sill is rusty

O/S/R tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Slight play on both front track rod ball joints

Sump oil slightly corroded

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,353 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 96,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 92,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 86,184 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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R139 HKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R139 HKK, 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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R139 HKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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