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R713 KTO

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 KTO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,376 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,226 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant pipe split

damage to o/s/f wing and door

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant pipe split

damage to o/s/f wing and door

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,880 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,907 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,991 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,824 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,446 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,446 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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R713 KTO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R713 KTO, 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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R713 KTO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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