MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
highline brake light not working
oil mist power steering pipes at o/s/f under bonnet
spare flat
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
highline brake light not working
oil mist power steering pipes at o/s/f under bonnet
spare flat
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to front of car
front tyres worn on edges
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to front of car
front tyres worn on edges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Powersteer resevoir cap missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 KPD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R217 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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R217 KPD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R217 KPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R217 KPD 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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