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S228 CTA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 CTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch to the brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight split / cut between the tread and the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front cv boot is cracking

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from hoses in the engine bay at the pump and reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake effort slightly low at 19%

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,451 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at resivoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,569 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,556 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,008 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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S228 CTA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S228 CTA, 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 S228 CTA registered?

S228 CTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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