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R438 KEC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 KEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,976 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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R438 KEC 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 R438 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 R438 KEC registered?

R438 KEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R438 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 KEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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