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S314 KRA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,538 mi
Last recorded74,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 KRA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,538 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,337 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,200 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 70,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,910 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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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S314 KRA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S314 KRA, 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 S314 KRA registered?

S314 KRA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S314 KRA safe to buy?

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