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R581 NKX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 NKX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 60,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre advance wear

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,280 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 52,278 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,354 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

power steering belt starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,348 miles

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

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

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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R581 NKX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R581 NKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 NKX registered?

R581 NKX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R581 NKX safe to buy?

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