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R334 KDL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 KDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,945 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,217 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,089 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Offside mirror casing missing

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak from engine area

Rear exhaust box broken up inside

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,509 miles

Air bag light on

Baby seat fitted to nearside and offside rear

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2009 90,509 miles

Air bag light on

Baby seat fitted to nearside and offside rear

Both outer CV gaiters perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,894 miles

Baby seats fitted to nearside rear, offside rear and centre rear

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear tyres perished

Handbrake high

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,993 miles

O/s wiper blade split

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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R334 KDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R334 KDL, 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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R334 KDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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