MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside and near side front tyres outer wall damage
offside rear light unit damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside and near side front tyres outer wall damage
offside rear light unit damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear light lens slightly cracked
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear light lens slightly cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight cuts on outer wall of offside front tyre
slight cuts on outer wall on nearside front tyre
slight play on offside front inner steering joint
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R225 KBR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R225 KBR, 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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R225 KBR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R225 KBR safe to buy?
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