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R664 KJE

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 KJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chip in windscreen

engine oil leaks

one high visual brake light bulb not working

water in near side headlamp

Fail 4 Oct 2011 89,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chip in windscreen

engine oil leaks

one high visual brake light bulb not working

water in near side headlamp

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,460 miles

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

air bag light on.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,460 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades slight smearing screen and drivers split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades slight smearing screen and drivers split

Fail 11 Sep 2008 74,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bar bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

power steering pipe off reservoir damp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,293 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bar bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

power steering pipe off reservoir damp

Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 63,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

baffels breaking up in back box

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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R664 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R664 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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What year was R664 KJE registered?

R664 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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