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S228 EBN

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 EBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre started to perish

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre started to perish

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,788 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,788 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,585 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,925 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,989 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,303 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 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S228 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.

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S228 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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