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R715 EKK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 EKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 92,481 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and nearside front tyre walls perishing [cracking/splitting]

nearside front tyre worn low [2-3mm approx]

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,581 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear and nearside front tyre walls perishing [cracking/splitting]

centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated but system still adequately supported

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,804 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front outer C V gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front outer C V gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,295 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2011 84,295 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,179 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside centre support rubber in poor condition

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

offside rear brake performance low

Fail 13 Jan 2009 77,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside centre support rubber in poor condition

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

offside rear brake performance low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,552 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

Fail 28 Jan 2008 71,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,802 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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,884 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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R715 EKK 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 R715 EKK, 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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R715 EKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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