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S237 EBN

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,853 mi
Last recorded51,853 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 EBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,847 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,116 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,295 miles

Advise power steering leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,295 miles

Advise power steering leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,718 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight brake judder.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,557 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,988 miles

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,474 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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S237 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S237 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 S237 EBN registered?

S237 EBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S237 EBN safe to buy?

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