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R251 KTV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 KTV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 65,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside rear outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2014 55,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,361 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 32,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

power steering pipes from resevoir damp

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,893 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

power steering pipes from resevoir damp

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,978 miles

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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R251 KTV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R251 KTV, 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 R251 KTV registered?

R251 KTV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R251 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 KTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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