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S235 BPA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 BPA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 44,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,470 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front bodywork

exhaust system coroded

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

Fail 19 May 2015 39,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front bodywork

exhaust system coroded

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 20 May 2014 37,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 37,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 35,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,513 miles

adv engine tappety †adv. front tyres on 2.25mm

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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S235 BPA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S235 BPA, 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 S235 BPA registered?

S235 BPA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S235 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 BPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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