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R856 KJE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,152 mi
Last recorded106,152 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,152 miles

srs light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 103,180 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS light on

front screen wipers starting to smear

radiator fins corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS light on

front screen wipers starting to smear

radiator fins corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2008 100,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise wheel alignment check

SRS light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front screen wipers starting to smear

radiator fins corroding

tyre size - 175/65R14T

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 99,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 97,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers mirror slighty damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2006 97,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

drivers mirror slighty damaged

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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R856 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R856 KJE registered?

R856 KJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R856 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 KJE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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