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R69 KVV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,408 mi
Last recorded73,408 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 KVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,408 miles

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

advise to adjust rear brakes

baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

coolant level low

offside rear tyre tread worn low...tyre splitting

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

advise to adjust rear brakes

baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

coolant level low

offside rear tyre tread worn low...tyre splitting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,625 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of both front hub assembleys corroded

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre surface perish cracking in areas

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of both front hub assembleys corroded

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre surface perish cracking in areas

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 5 Apr 2012 48,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,079 miles

o/s/r tyre started to perish & crack around outer side-wall

Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,079 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre started to perish & crack around outer side-wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,334 miles

Oil leak

offside front and rear tyres have shoulder wear

parking brake lever almost at maximum travel

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,846 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,909 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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R69 KVV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R69 KVV, 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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R69 KVV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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