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R205 KRN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,461 mi
Last recorded68,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 KRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 68,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 66,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,031 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,915 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,797 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 51,796 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R205 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R205 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.

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What year was R205 KRN registered?

R205 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R205 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 KRN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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