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R243 KWV

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,866 mi
Last recorded89,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 KWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,866 miles

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r/tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,374 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,447 miles

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

O/S/R/& N/S/R TYRES INNER& OUTER WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING & CRACKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,447 miles

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

O/S/R/& N/S/R TYRES INNER& OUTER WALLS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING & CRACKING

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,958 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,957 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,864 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 72,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,383 miles

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low in master cylinder

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,383 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low in master cylinder

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play offside and nearside steering rack ends

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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R243 KWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R243 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 R243 KWV registered?

R243 KWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R243 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 KWV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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