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R140 KAE

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,347 mi
Last recorded43,347 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 KAE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,208 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,202 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,200 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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R140 KAE is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R140 KAE, 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 R140 KAE registered?

R140 KAE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R140 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 KAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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