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R171 KJE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 KJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 89,215 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.front numbewr plate poor 3.slight play in o/s rack end/track rod end 4.heavy oil leaks 5.slight corrosion of lower sill lips

Fail 23 May 2011 89,215 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 2.front numbewr plate poor 3.slight play in o/s rack end/track rod end 4.heavy oil leaks 5.slight corrosion of lower sill lips

Pass 23 May 2011 89,215 miles

1.front number plate faded 2.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 3.slight play in o/s front track rod end/rack end 4.heavy oil leaks 5.slight coorsion of lower sills

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,146 miles

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,944 miles

n/s/f - rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyres 2mm across tread

Fail 7 Jul 2006 43,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak on steering rack (fluid around boots )

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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R171 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R171 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R171 KJE registered?

R171 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R171 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 KJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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