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R861 KCW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 KCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,480 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,683 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,602 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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R861 KCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R861 KCW, 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 R861 KCW registered?

R861 KCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R861 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 KCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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