MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre cracking up
offside front wing damaged
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre cracking up
offside front wing damaged
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S208 HKO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S208 HKO, 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 S208 HKO registered?
S208 HKO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S208 HKO safe to buy?
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