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S242 CYG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,821 mi
Last recorded80,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 CYG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,821 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,788 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,651 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 67,644 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

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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S242 CYG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S242 CYG, 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 S242 CYG registered?

S242 CYG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S242 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 CYG shows 6 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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