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S134 RDA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 RDA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 94,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 94,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,501 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 89,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,032 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 86,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 83,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 83,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,997 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 73,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,887 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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S134 RDA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S134 RDA, 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 S134 RDA registered?

S134 RDA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S134 RDA safe to buy?

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