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S209 DAA

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 DAA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,265 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Pass 17 May 2012 48,073 miles

Brake fluid minimum level.

Exhaust poor condition.

N/S mirror glass mising.

Pass 13 May 2011 47,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2011 478,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2010 47,409 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 47,409 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2009 46,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 46,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 45,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 41,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,084 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 DAA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S209 DAA, 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 DAA registered?

S209 DAA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S209 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 DAA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S209 DAA have outstanding finance?

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