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S118 DTM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 DTM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2013 79,712 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,760 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 64,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,093 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,671 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S118 DTM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S118 DTM, 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 S118 DTM registered?

S118 DTM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S118 DTM safe to buy?

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