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R515 EKK

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,268 mi
Last recorded65,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 EKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,268 miles

n/s rear light damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,242 miles

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

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

n/s rear light damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear chassis leg damaged

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear chassis leg damaged

Nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,636 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot hard to close

both front wheel arches coroding

both outer sills coroding

cat heat shield loose

Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

boot hard to close

both front wheel arches coroding

both outer sills coroding

cat heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,085 miles

exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

off side front c.v boot pershing

off side front tyre low on edge

slight binding off side front brake

Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

off side front c.v boot pershing

off side front tyre low on edge

slight binding off side front brake

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,005 miles

both rear closing panels rusty

front discs poor

n/s/f cv boot poor condition,cracking

o/s/f binding slightly

o/s/f cv boot poor condition,cracking

srs light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,514 miles

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

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

Rear number plate water damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 38,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,914 miles

advise srs light on

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise exhaust realign

Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,023 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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R515 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R515 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 R515 EKK registered?

R515 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R515 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 EKK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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