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S156 DFA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 DFA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s rear inner sill have surface rust but not weak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,883 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,495 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,495 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,745 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil sumpbadly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,745 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil sumpbadly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 48,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,100 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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S156 DFA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S156 DFA, 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 S156 DFA registered?

S156 DFA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S156 DFA safe to buy?

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