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Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges approx 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer door sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges, perished and split on shoulders 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wearing on edges, perished on shoulders 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside wiper is poor to clear
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, sump is rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside are split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front brake pads worn
corrosion at sills/wheel arches
front anti roll bar link bushes split/worn
oil leak
play in offside front inner rack joint
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake pads worn
corrosion at sills/wheel arches
front anti roll bar link bushes split/worn
oil leak
play in offside front inner rack joint
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front anti roll bar link/bushes split/worn
front brake pads worn
rear reg plate faded
slight corrosion to lower sills
slight play at steering wheel
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front anti roll bar link/bushes split/worn
front brake pads worn
rear reg plate faded
slight corrosion to lower sills
slight play at steering wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear axle bushes are slightly perished
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear axle bushes are slightly perished
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear lamp unit is full of water
rear exhaust is slightly rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear lamp unit is full of water
rear exhaust is slightly rusty
Alt. belt in poor condition
Coolant leak
Front No. plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/front tyre feathered slightly on inner edge
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Alt. belt in poor condition
Coolant leak
Front No. plate in poor condition
N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMITS ON INNER EDGE AND INNER WALL& HAS UNREPAIRABLE PUNCTURE(NAIL IN TYRE)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/front tyre feathered slightly on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/s door nmirror damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both dive belt for p.a.s and alternator very poor condition
coolent pipe from thermostat to top hose very rusty
oil leak from engine
rear number plate poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both dive belt for p.a.s and alternator very poor condition
coolent pipe from thermostat to top hose very rusty
oil leak from engine
rear number plate poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R661 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R661 KJE, 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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R661 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.
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