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S268 DMV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,408 mi
Last recorded47,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 DMV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,957 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,332 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,816 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 22,060 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S268 DMV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S268 DMV, 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 S268 DMV registered?

S268 DMV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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