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S224 ENM

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 ENM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,649 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 104,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,521 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,299 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,143 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 88,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mist of oil on stearing rack +pipes

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2007

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting down

mist of oil on stearing rack + pipes

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,411 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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S224 ENM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S224 ENM, 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 S224 ENM registered?

S224 ENM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S224 ENM safe to buy?

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