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R203 KVL

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,265 mi
Last recorded55,265 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 KVL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 55,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroson to both rear inner & outer wheel arche's

heavy corroson to both outer sill's

nearside rear wheel binding

Fail 1 May 2012 46,178 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corroson to both rear inner & outer wheel arche's

heavy corroson to both outer sill's

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 16 May 2011 37,440 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre,s pershing

corrision to both rear outer sill,s/wheel arches

corrision underside of vechile

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and offside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,292 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,292 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,684 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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R203 KVL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R203 KVL, 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 R203 KVL registered?

R203 KVL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R203 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 KVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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