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R442 EKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 EKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,621 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

No oil showing on the dip stick

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

Oil leaking from the rocker cover

Oil leaking from the sump

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 119,830 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bar

Offside rear tyre is wearing near to the 2mm wear bars

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rocker cover joint is wet with oil

The engine sump is corroded and leaking oil

Fail 20 Apr 2013 119,830 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

The engine sump is corroded and leaking oil

Nearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bar

Offside rear tyre is wearing near to the 2mm wear bars

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rocker cover joint is wet with oil

Pass 21 Apr 2012 116,925 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 116,925 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play detected in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2009 91,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 83,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 76,477 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,054 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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R442 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R442 EKK, 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 R442 EKK registered?

R442 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R442 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 EKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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