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R127 KRF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 KRF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 145,693 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 145,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 133,934 miles

Very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

front to rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present at rear.

offside outer sill has some corrosion present.

offside rear brake slightly less efficient and may benifit from maintanance.

power steering rack has a small amount of play near side and offside.

rear offside seat back lock has some play present.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 127,176 miles

1 bulb in high level bank of lights is inoperative

both front tyres are wearing low on inner tread

engine sump is rusting through and appears to have seepage

fractional play in power steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2007 127,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 119,269 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 119,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,412 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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R127 KRF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R127 KRF, 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 R127 KRF registered?

R127 KRF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R127 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 KRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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