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S221 EBN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 EBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 47,101 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion nearside offside sills and rear wheel arches

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

Pass 6 May 2014 45,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to nearside offside outer sills

corrosion to rear nearside offside wheel arches

exhaust cat shield corroded and noisey

front wiper blades worn and splitting

nearside rear service and band brake effort becoming poor

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

slight perishing rear nearside offside

Pass 15 May 2013 44,453 miles

extended emission test carried out

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade worn and split

rear nearside offside tyres slight perishing

Fail 7 May 2013 44,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

extended emission test carried out

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade worn and split

rear nearside offside tyres slight perishing

Pass 2 May 2012 42,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 38,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 38,510 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,024 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear nearside offside metal pipes where exposed becoming corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 May 2009 35,045 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade worn and splitting

Fail 6 May 2009 35,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper blade worn and splitting

Pass 14 May 2008 32,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside offside front seat belt storks worn

Pass 9 May 2007 30,643 miles

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

The exhaust pipework is becoming corroded

Fail 9 May 2007 30,643 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

The exhaust system pipework is becoming corroded.

Pass 3 May 2006 28,097 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 28,097 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S221 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S221 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S221 EBN registered?

S221 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S221 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 EBN shows 15 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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