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R881 KBV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,595 mi
Last recorded50,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 KBV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,595 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust corroded front flex

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

n/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

n/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,881 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust outer sleeving broke away

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,879 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Front flexi exhaust outer sleeving broke away

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,333 miles

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

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

exhaust front cooroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,176 miles

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

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,038 miles

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

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

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,888 miles

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

exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,540 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,371 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack due to age

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 24,811 miles

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

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

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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R881 KBV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R881 KBV, 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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R881 KBV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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