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S137 OEO

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 OEO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 76,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,672 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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S137 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S137 OEO, 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 S137 OEO registered?

S137 OEO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S137 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S137 OEO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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