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R501 CKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 CKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,970 miles

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

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre has cracks round circumference

Fail 24 Feb 2014 116,970 miles

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

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front tyre has cracks round circumference

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside outer sill & sill lip

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill & sill lip

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

offside front tyre heavely perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside outer sill & sill lip

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside rear outer sill & sill lip

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

offside front tyre heavely perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,845 miles

Both outer driveshaft boots leaking grease

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside rear outer sill/ lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 111,837 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both outer driveshaft boots leaking grease

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside rear outer sill/ lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 109,194 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,333 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,333 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 107,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,314 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 106,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 106,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,958 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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R501 CKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R501 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 R501 CKK registered?

R501 CKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R501 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 CKK shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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