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S188 KDF

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 KDF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,735 miles

Slight chip to windscreen / Front numberplate starting to deteriorate / Battery insecure / Steering rack misted in oil / Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Slight chip to windscreen / Front numberplate starting to deteriorate / Battery insecure / Steering rack misted in oil / Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,456 miles

Oil leak

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

power steering belt cracking

screen washers weak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,752 miles

Offside front door mirror cracked.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,197 miles

chip in windscreen

drivers door mirror glass has slight cracking

rear number plate starting to delaminate

split in n/s/r tyre not yet exposing cords

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,197 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

drivers door mirror glass has slight cracking

rear number plate starting to delaminate

split in n/s/r tyre not yet exposing cords

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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S188 KDF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S188 KDF registered?

S188 KDF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S188 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 KDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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