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R714 KJE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 KJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,407 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 65,070 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,453 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 52,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,996 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections coroded

Pass 9 May 2013 34,369 miles

exhaust mid section and rear section joints coroded

radiator coroded

rear washer not working

Pass 9 May 2012 33,562 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2011 33,334 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,764 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 6 May 2009 29,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking

front shockers weeping

Pass 6 May 2009 29,593 miles

all tyres cracking

front shockers weeping

Pass 16 May 2008 28,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,976 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 25,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R714 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R714 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 R714 KJE registered?

R714 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R714 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 KJE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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