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R447 XKP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,739 mi
Last recorded67,739 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 XKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,739 miles

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre run-flat damage to sidewall

offside and nearside front c.v. gaiters perished

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,684 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cooling fan not working

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cooling fan not working

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,060 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fanbelt requires attention soon(contaminated by oil)

offside rear light lense filled with water

offside wing mirror requires attention soon

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,055 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fan belt requires attention soon (contaminated by oil)

offside rear light lense filled with water

offside wing mirror requires attention soon

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,338 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes/sills

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes/sills

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 54,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,436 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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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R447 XKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R447 XKP, 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 R447 XKP registered?

R447 XKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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