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R252 KRN

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 97,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,731 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,697 miles

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 53,518 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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R252 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple 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 R252 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 R252 KRN registered?

R252 KRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R252 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 KRN 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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