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S216 LVN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 LVN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,353 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 83,223 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)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,007 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 71,815 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,216 miles

exhaust rotten

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rotten

o/s/f brake pipe 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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S216 LVN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S216 LVN, 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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S216 LVN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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