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R34 CKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 87,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower ball joint dust boots split

Brake pedal rubber well worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Engine noisey

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox has oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage to n/s/f outer sill

n/s washer poor

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,602 miles

engine noisey

front brake pads low

play in o/s/f lowers swivel

screenwashers need adjusting

Fail 18 Aug 2008 84,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine noisey

front brake pads low

play in o/s/f lowers swivel

screenwashers need adjusting

Fail 10 Apr 2008 83,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front no plate cracked

rear drums getting oval

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,564 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,039 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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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R34 CKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R34 CKK, 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 R34 CKK registered?

R34 CKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R34 CKK safe to buy?

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