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B2 SRN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,703 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,034 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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B2 SRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B2 SRN, 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 B2 SRN registered?

B2 SRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B2 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B2 SRN have outstanding finance?

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