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R948 KFR

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,107 mi
Last recorded77,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 KFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,896 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 74,896 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,427 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished

Both outer cv boots perished

Exhaust back box rusted around seams and joints

Headlamp patterns fogged

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,239 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished

Catalyst and middle section joins flanges very rusty

Engine cooling rad badly degrading

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Offside front seat head rest insecure

Offside front shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Signs of oil leakage in offside of engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,212 miles

Advise, slight play in steering rack.

Advise,handbrake travel just to standard.

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R948 KFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R948 KFR, 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

How do I check the history of R948 KFR?

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What year was R948 KFR registered?

R948 KFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R948 KFR safe to buy?

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