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R23 KFR

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 KFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,230 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,230 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,133 miles

1 segment of centre stop light inop

both front tyre treads wearing close to legal limits 2mm

n/s/f door mirror loose at mounting

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,614 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 69,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 67,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R23 KFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R23 KFR, 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 R23 KFR registered?

R23 KFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R23 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 KFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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