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S216 LDG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 LDG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alternator belt deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,641 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alternator belt deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,453 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,956 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes slight judder

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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S216 LDG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S216 LDG, 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 S216 LDG registered?

S216 LDG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S216 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 LDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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