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R971 KHR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 KHR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering fluid level low

power steering pipes moist with fluid

Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,897 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering fluid level low

power steering pipes moist with fluid

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,690 miles

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

power stearing pipes moist with fluid

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,305 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to crack

power steering pump damp with fluid

steel brake pipe leading to offside rear brake cylinder starting to corrode

wiper blades do not self park automaticaly on bottom of screen

Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to crack

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose & rattling

power steering pump damp with fluid

steel brake pipe leading to offside rear brake cylinder starting to corrode

wiper blades do not self park automaticaly on bottom of screen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,217 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,861 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

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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R971 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R971 KHR, 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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R971 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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