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R84 KBU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,300 mi
Last recorded64,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 KBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear heavily Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill corroding in parts but solid at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various corrosion to all front and rear suspension components all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,435 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERBODY WAX OILED

Fail 16 Jun 2022 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERBODY WAX OILED

Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,089 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 15 May 2019 58,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,302 miles

Underbody wax oiled

Fail 16 May 2018 57,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter cracking

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking to tread

Offside Front Outer tyre has age related cracking to tread

Underbody wax oiled

Pass 17 May 2017 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 12 May 2016 54,229 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION IS CORRODED BUT SOLID AT TIME OF TEST

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING BUT ARE LEGAL

SLIGHT BIND ON NEARSID REAR WHEEL ,BUT BRAKES WORK AS REQUIRED

Pass 22 May 2015 51,895 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED/BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREADS /NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SCRUBBED OUTER SIDEWALL/NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL IS BINDING SLIGHTLY/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT AGE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Fail 21 May 2015 51,895 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED/BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING TO TREADS /NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SCRUBBED OUTER SIDEWALL/NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL IS BINDING SLIGHTLY/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT AGE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 15 May 2014 50,257 miles

Age related cracking to both front outer cv gaitors

Front and rear senspension components light corrosion / flaking of paint

Middle and rear exhaust section slight blowing from flange

Pass 16 May 2013 48,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,694 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 46,997 miles

Slight cut to nearside front tyre outter sidewall / Rear brakes are starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2012 46,997 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight cut to nearside front tyre outter sidewall / Rear brakes are starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2011 45,510 miles

Front suspension components have signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2010 44,158 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking and are reacing legal limit (3mm Tread) / Nearside rear tyre is starting to show signs of bulging / Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Intermitent fault to both wiper blades prking / Nearside front seatbelt buckle showing signs of wear, but still works as intended

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

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

Offside front inner track rod ball joint is showing early signs of play / Age related cracking and scuffing to the sidewall of the nearside front tyre / Nearside front tyre approaching legal limit (3mm tread)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,158 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking and are reacing legal limit (3mm Tread) / Nearside rear tyre is starting to show signs of bulging / Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Intermitent fault to both wiper blades prking / Nearside front seatbelt buckle showing signs of wear, but still works as intended

Offside front inner track rod ball joint is showing early signs of play / Age related cracking and scuffing to the sidewall of the nearside front tyre / Nearside front tyre approaching legal limit (3mm tread)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,690 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,690 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 TYRES ARE SHOWING AGEING CRACKS

Pass 22 May 2008 40,584 miles

REAR AMBER LIGHTS LENS STARTING TO FADE/OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK KNUCKLE SLIGHT PLAY/N EARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFING/REAR TYRES EARLY CRACKING/EXHAUST TAIL CORRODING INSIDE/ ALLITEMS SERVICEABLE

Pass 23 May 2007 38,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,699 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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R84 KBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R84 KBU, 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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R84 KBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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