MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
part of hi level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
part of hi level brake light not working
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R196 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R196 EKK, 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 R196 EKK registered?
R196 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R196 EKK safe to buy?
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