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S202 TWA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,299 mi
Last recorded74,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 TWA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,299 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,949 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear road wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,403 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,403 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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S202 TWA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S202 TWA, 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 S202 TWA registered?

S202 TWA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S202 TWA safe to buy?

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