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S173 BWV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 BWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,429 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,724 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front cv gaiters perishing

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,260 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,638 miles

front section of exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front section of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S173 BWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S173 BWV, 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 S173 BWV registered?

S173 BWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S173 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 BWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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