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R705 EKV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,876 mi
Last recorded59,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 EKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 59,876 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front number plate damaged

srs light on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,126 miles

Near side rear tyre tread and inner wall perished.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Off side door mirror damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on dash

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,066 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s wing mirror insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,670 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside rear tyre worn/ cracking recommend replace

Oil leak

Oil level low recommend attention

Slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 22 Aug 2009 46,391 miles

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)

Airbag warning light illuminated, recommend investigation.

Child seat fitted in rear, seat NOT disturbed, tested as presented.

Offside rear tyre, signs of cracking & nail in tread.

Slight possible leakage on power steering, recommend clean on further inspection.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 45,727 miles

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight splitting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre worn/ splitting recommend reploace

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 34,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,319 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R705 EKV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R705 EKV, 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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R705 EKV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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