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R58 KSX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

58,004 mi
Last recorded58,004 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 KSX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,004 miles

Nearside Rear floor area corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting(s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 58,004 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - to - inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear floor area corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting(s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 56,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,099 miles

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

both outter sills corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both outter sills corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,929 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides to inner arches (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 51,928 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front steering arm worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides to inner arches (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,403 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 2013 48,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,569 miles

Centre brake light removed

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,568 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,717 miles

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

Sump leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,566 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs corroded

both windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,787 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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R58 KSX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R58 KSX, 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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R58 KSX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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