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S183 KDP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 KDP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,571 miles

Front & centre(catalyst)exhaust sections deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Sections of centre stoplamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 119,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front & centre(catalyst)exhaust sections deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Sections of centre stoplamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,417 miles

Centre exhaust system is DET.

Handbrake travel is high.

N/S/R tyre is perished.

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

One of the centre stop lights is not working.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre exhaust system is DET.

Handbrake travel is high.

N/S/R tyre is perished.

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

One of the centre stop lights is not working.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to centre and rear of sills

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2011 113,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to centre and rear of sills

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2010 109,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 106,074 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,074 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 102,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 98,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 94,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Radiator leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,367 miles

Radiator leaking

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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S183 KDP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S183 KDP, 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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S183 KDP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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