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R805 XKP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,545 mi
Last recorded74,545 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 XKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,545 miles

N/S front and rear outer sill corroded

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

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

O/S and N/S rear inner sill and chassis corroded

O/S and N/S rear out sill/wheel arch corroded

O/S steering rack damp

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S front and rear outer sill corroded

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

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

O/S and N/S rear inner sill and chassis corroded

O/S and N/S rear out sill/wheel arch corroded

O/S steering rack damp

O/S/F tyre in wall cracked

O/S/F tyre splits to inner sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,497 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Park brake lever travel getting h igh

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to open nearside rear door.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Park brake lever travel getting h igh

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to open nearside rear door.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,453 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,455 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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R805 XKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R805 XKP, 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 R805 XKP registered?

R805 XKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R805 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 XKP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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