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R874 KCK

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 KCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 65,426 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,464 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 64,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to various parts of sills

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Fail 29 Sep 2020 62,653 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,919 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Object on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to both rear sills and inside wheel arches

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,995 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion to nearside rear sill

corrosion to offside rear sill

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

corrosion to various parts of suspension

Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nearside rear sill

corrosion to offside rear sill

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

corrosion to various parts of suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,556 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,907 miles

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,020 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,425 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge very close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,132 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,571 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,159 miles

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

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

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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R874 KCK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R874 KCK, 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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R874 KCK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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