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R803 KOU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 KOU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,428 miles

alternator drive belt cracking

brake pipes surface corrosion

rear tyres aged and osr tyre inner side wall has a bulge.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 103,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

alternator drive belt cracking

brake pipes surface corrosion

rear tyres aged and osr tyre inner side wall has a bulge.

Pass 23 May 2009 97,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 80,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,530 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 68,517 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 52,843 miles

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

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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R803 KOU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R803 KOU, 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 R803 KOU registered?

R803 KOU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R803 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 KOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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