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S279 KBL

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 KBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1) O/S wiper blade splitting on outer edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,432 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,432 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,807 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre is close to legal limit. ( Wearing on inner edge ).

Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,947 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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S279 KBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S279 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 S279 KBL registered?

S279 KBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S279 KBL safe to buy?

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