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S152 KBL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,578 mi
Last recorded62,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 KBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.rear wiper blade split.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,181 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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S152 KBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S152 KBL, 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 S152 KBL registered?

S152 KBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S152 KBL safe to buy?

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