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R348 KEU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,919 mi
Last recorded122,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 KEU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 122,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 121,214 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 117,889 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 93,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,096 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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R348 KEU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R348 KEU, 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 R348 KEU registered?

R348 KEU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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