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S268 DOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,151 mi
Last recorded101,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 DOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 94,550 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,718 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,840 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,742 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 42,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 42,019 miles

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

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

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 DOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DOB, 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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S268 DOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S268 DOB safe to buy?

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