MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
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))
Underbody wax oiled
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
Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Slight cut to nearside front tyre outter sidewall / Rear brakes are starting to corrode
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight cut to nearside front tyre outter sidewall / Rear brakes are starting to corrode
Front suspension components have signs of corrosion
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)
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
ALL 4 TYRES ARE SHOWING AGEING CRACKS
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
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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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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