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S231 TVG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 TVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,765 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,764 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,672 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,904 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate just axcceptable

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,904 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate just axcceptable

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 56,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 46,756 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 46,756 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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S231 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S231 TVG, 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 S231 TVG registered?

S231 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S231 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 TVG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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