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S209 ADK

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,881 mi
Last recorded43,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 ADK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,881 miles

Rear mains o/s & n/s lightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 43,881 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear mains o/s & n/s lightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R tyre valve slightly perished

Oil leak

both front cv boots slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,341 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has some slight cracks on sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some slight cracks on sidewall .

Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,331 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has some slight cracks on sidewall .

offside rear tyre has some slight cracks on sidewall .

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,707 miles

nearside rear tyre has some cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has some cracks in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,695 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside rear tyre has some cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has some cracks in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,478 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,911 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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S209 ADK is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S209 ADK, 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 S209 ADK registered?

S209 ADK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S209 ADK safe to buy?

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