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S225 DFB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 DFB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,000 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,994 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 49,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,588 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 46,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,671 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,685 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,846 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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S225 DFB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S225 DFB, 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 S225 DFB registered?

S225 DFB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S225 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 DFB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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