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S182 KDF

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 KDF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,998 miles

Oil leak

some movement in in ignition unit with key removed

windscreen washers poor

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some high level brake light bulbs inop

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,930 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping

both rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,100 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,697 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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S182 KDF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S182 KDF, 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 S182 KDF registered?

S182 KDF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S182 KDF safe to buy?

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