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S131 DWK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 DWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 70,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,417 miles

n/s door mirror cracked , o/s door mirror secured by tape , slight weep around steering reservoir , both outer cv boots perished , slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,737 miles

slight oil leak , fluid weep around steering pipes/pump , n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r tyre perished , slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,306 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished , n/s/r tyre getting low , slight fluid weep around steering reservoir

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,296 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,508 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE KW4

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,173 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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S131 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S131 DWK, 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 S131 DWK registered?

S131 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S131 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 DWK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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