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S234 EBN

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 EBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,421 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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S234 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S234 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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What year was S234 EBN registered?

S234 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S234 EBN safe to buy?

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