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S240 DAE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 DAE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

n.s. wing mirror missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

n.s. wing mirror missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,894 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1 led inop with high level brake lamp.

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

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

altanator belt and power steering belt worn.

aux drive belt tensioner bearing worn and noisey.

n/s/f mirror glass loose but not insecure.

n/s/f seat belt locking mechinism stiff in it's operation.

n/s/r indicator starting to display white light.

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage,worn on inner tread edge and tyre tread is on the legal limit.

oil leaking onto exhaust and starter motor.

possible worn bearing within the altanator.

power steering belt tensioner bearing worn and noisey.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,548 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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S240 DAE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S240 DAE, 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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S240 DAE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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