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R930 KJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 KJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,066 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,225 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 66,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,964 miles

Offside rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Offside rear indicator faded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,371 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s number plate light dim

n/s rear seat belt stalk cover insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2013 26,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,526 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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R930 KJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R930 KJO, 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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What year was R930 KJO registered?

R930 KJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R930 KJO safe to buy?

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