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S243 TVG

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,631 mi
Last recorded57,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 TVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cat to centre exhaust joint deteriorated/corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front bumper corner loose

Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cat to centre exhaust joint deteriorated/corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front bumper corner loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,904 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on edges and heavily perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and heavily perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

underside of vehicle at rear generally corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 55,904 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn on edges and heavily perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and heavily perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

underside of vehicle at rear generally corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,761 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished/cracked on outer sidewalls and edges of tread

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,761 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres badly perished/cracked on outer sidewalls and edges of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,201 miles

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have small splits.

cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls.

some rust on body and underside, may require attention soon.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have small splits.

cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls.

some rust on body and underside, may require attention soon.

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,973 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust cat heat sheld insecure

n.s.f / o.s.f wheel arches slight corrosion

srs warning lamp on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust cat heat sheld insecure

n.s.f / o.s.f wheel arches slight corrosion

srs warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,051 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 21,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S243 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S243 TVG, 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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S243 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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