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R434 KEC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,113 mi
Last recorded31,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 KEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 31,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine sump leaking

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,602 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,422 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,422 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,460 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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R434 KEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R434 KEC, 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 R434 KEC registered?

R434 KEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R434 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 KEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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