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R242 KWV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 KWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

osr tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,165 miles

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

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

osr tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,279 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

water in n/s/f headlight unit

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,603 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,281 miles

front n/plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,365 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front n/plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,584 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,446 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

SRS light on dash

front number plate cracked

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,446 miles

SRS light on dash

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing (175/65x14t)

exhaust corroded

offside front door check strap missing

srs light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,303 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

nearside front tyre slightly pershed on outer side wall

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

nearside front tyre slightly pershed on outer side wall

oil leak

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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R242 KWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R242 KWV, 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 R242 KWV registered?

R242 KWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R242 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 KWV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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