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R247 KRN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,775 mi
Last recorded42,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 KRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,635 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing on side walls

Slight oil leaks noted

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,635 miles

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

Both rear tyres are perishing on side walls

Slight oil leaks noted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 39,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop light inop

radiator perishing on core

slight oil leak noted on o/s of engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,554 miles

centre stop light inop

radiator perishing on core

slight oil leak noted on o/s of engine

Pass 30 May 2012 37,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,475 miles

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

fuel tank surface rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,855 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,855 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 456,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R247 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R247 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 R247 KRN registered?

R247 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R247 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 KRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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