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S169 EFS

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 EFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,321 miles

nearside outer sill is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2008 84,321 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill is damaged

rear bumper is damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in steering rack

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

movement in steering rack

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,307 miles

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Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewall also cut on sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2005 60,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise S and G check

Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewall also have a cut on sidewall

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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S169 EFS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S169 EFS, 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

How do I check the history of S169 EFS?

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What year was S169 EFS registered?

S169 EFS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S169 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 EFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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