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S235 LVN

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 LVN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,754 miles

battery loose

brake pipe corrosion

dampness on power steering pump

emissions slow to pass

n/s/r h/brake cable deteriorated (damage)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

brake pipe corrosion

dampness on power steering pump

emissions slow to pass

front imbalance

n/s/r h/brake cable deteriorated (damage)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear lamp lens smashed

oil leaks from engine area

rear wiper split

Battery loose but not likely to fall out of its housing

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

No adjuster for offside mirror but can be adjusted by moving the mirror itself

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front brake check

Fail 26 Sep 2005 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 LVN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S235 LVN, 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 S235 LVN registered?

S235 LVN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S235 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 LVN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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