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R618 KHR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 KHR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,062 miles

Both outer c/v gaiters perishing.

Both rear & o/s/f wheel arches rusty.

Front brake pads low.

N/S/R Outer sill rusty.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,695 miles

Both outer c/v gaiters starting to perish.

Both outer sills starting to rust at rear.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 115,893 miles

O/S/F Tyre tread low.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,270 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Both outer c/v gaiters perishing.

Exhaust centre section heavily rusted.

O/S/F Tyre tread low.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,518 miles

anti roll bar link bushes pershing

exhaust rusty

front shockers have damp patch

off side front tyre low on edges

slight exhaust bloe rear box joint

Pass 24 Jul 2010 108,365 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front shockers slight damp patch

both front tyre bald on edges and near side front close to legal limit

engine oil leak

slight damp patch rear shocker

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

slight play near side front track rod end

slight play offoff side front steering arm

Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,844 miles

Both outer c/v gaiters perishing.

N/S/F Tyre tread low.

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 29 May 2008 102,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,433 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes splitting.

Both front outer c/v gaiters perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 92,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R618 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver 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 R618 KHR, 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 R618 KHR registered?

R618 KHR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R618 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 KHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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