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R135 KPD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,769 mi
Last recorded55,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 KPD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,769 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Coolant level low

Front number plate bit faded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Coolant level low

Front number plate bit faded

N/S/F headlamp slightly loses

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,621 miles

Please see advisory notice 582985637247.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak offside of engine bay area.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Slight play could be felt offside front suspension/steering checks.

Wear ridges on front discs.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,515 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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R135 KPD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R135 KPD, 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 R135 KPD registered?

R135 KPD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R135 KPD safe to buy?

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