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R144 KEJ

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,648 mi
Last recorded37,648 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 KEJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,347 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,364 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,364 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,165 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 28,760 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre deflated.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,636 miles

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

Spare tyre deflated.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,082 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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R144 KEJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R144 KEJ, 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 R144 KEJ registered?

R144 KEJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R144 KEJ safe to buy?

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