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S212 KTS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 KTS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear strut casings corroded.

complete underside of vehicle in a corroded condition.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear strut casings corroded.

complete underside of vehicle in a corroded condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust catalytic convertor corroded

front n/s wing corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake back plates corroded

front wings corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension strut casings corroded.

outer sill panels corroded

rear brake fexy hoses. ferulles corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 72,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front brake back plates corroded

front wings corroded

outer sill panels corroded

rear brake fexy hoses. ferulles corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,043 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,893 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,714 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes.

sump pan corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cooling fan not working.

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded.

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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S212 KTS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S212 KTS, 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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S212 KTS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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