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S232 AWL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 AWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,985 miles

barke fluid low.

coolant low.

n/s/f mirror fixing damaged.

requires rear wiper blade.

unable to open boot lid

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f mirror fixing damaged.

requires rear wiper blade.

unable to open boot lid

barke fluid low.

coolant low.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 92,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 85,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Unable to gain access to boot.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,553 miles

front brake pads advanced wear

Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,354 miles

both front tyres perish.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2005 51,947 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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S232 AWL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S232 AWL, 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 S232 AWL registered?

S232 AWL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S232 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 AWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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