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R315 KFG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 KFG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,180 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 82,180 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,577 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre very rusty and weak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,009 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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R315 KFG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R315 KFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R315 KFG registered?

R315 KFG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R315 KFG safe to buy?

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