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S152 SDX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 SDX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,722 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

general corrosion to both outer sills and underside of vehicle

sharp edges on o/s/r quarter panel covered with black tape

Fail 13 Jul 2011 100,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

general corrosion to both outer sills and underside of vehicle

sharp edges on o/s/r quarter panel covered with black tape

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,899 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 59,533 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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S152 SDX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S152 SDX, 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 S152 SDX registered?

S152 SDX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S152 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 SDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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