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S183 ABW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 ABW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,526 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres perishing

Offside Front shocker damp

Offside Rear number plate dim

both inner sills showing signs or corrosion

both outer drive shafts boots perishing

corrosion to both front steel brake pipes to flexis

exhaust system lower than normal,also corroded

oli dampness around centre of steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,905 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,353 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,163 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,261 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,426 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 65,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,934 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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S183 ABW 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 90.9%.

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 S183 ABW, 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 S183 ABW registered?

S183 ABW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S183 ABW safe to buy?

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