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N8 KSS

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,597 mi
Last recorded49,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 KSS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,313 miles

Slight corrosion off side front outer sill panel,.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,489 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,807 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,083 miles

o/s/ outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,173 miles

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,534 miles

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

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,302 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,420 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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N8 KSS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 N8 KSS, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N8 KSS registered?

N8 KSS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is N8 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 KSS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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