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R665 KJE

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 KJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 52,558 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,382 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,377 miles

offside & nearside outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,449 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,074 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,665 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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R665 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple 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 R665 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 R665 KJE registered?

R665 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R665 KJE safe to buy?

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