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R760 KEG

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 KEG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,750 miles

centre brake light n/w

Fail 13 Jan 2011 50,733 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre brake light n/w

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,250 miles

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

air bag lamp staying on

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,250 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp staying on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,112 miles

center brake light inop

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Jan 2008 43,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,581 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,997 miles

front a/roll bar bushes starting to perish

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

rear tyres scrubbing both edges

Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front a/roll bar bushes starting to perish

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

rear tyres scrubbing both edges

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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R760 KEG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R760 KEG, 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 R760 KEG registered?

R760 KEG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R760 KEG safe to buy?

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