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R189 KBV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KBV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to rear of sills

hole under nearside front inner wing but not within prescribed area

nearside rear lamp dirty inside

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust rubber split into

Fail 19 Sep 2016 35,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to rear of sills

hole under nearside front inner wing but not within prescribed area

nearside rear lamp dirty inside

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust rubber split into

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to underbody, subframe, and suspension components

Oil leak - suspected sump leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked severely and n/s/r tyre cracked slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2015 34,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to underbody, subframe, and suspension components

Oil leak - suspected sump leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked severely and n/s/r tyre cracked slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,483 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 32,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,366 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,447 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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R189 KBV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R189 KBV, 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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R189 KBV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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