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R186 KRN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,043 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 53,890 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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R186 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R186 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R186 KRN registered?

R186 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R186 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 KRN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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