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S270 CEE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 CEE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,691 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,686 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

battery insercure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,614 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS light illuminated

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

fanbelt perishing

n/s/f tyre slightly run flat on inner sidewall

oil sweat around power steering reservoir pipes

oil sweat on power steering pump

sills covered in thick underseal making corrosion assesment difficult

single bulb inoperative on high level brake light

Fail 19 Oct 2010 105,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SRS light illuminated

centre rear seatbelt slow to retract

fanbelt perishing

n/s/f tyre slightly run flat on inner sidewall

oil sweat around power steering reservoir pipes

oil sweat on power steering pump

sills covered in thick underseal making corrosion assesment difficult

single bulb inoperative on high level brake light

Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,583 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 103,583 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 312,627 miles

rear steel brake pipes started to corrode.

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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S270 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S270 CEE, 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 S270 CEE registered?

S270 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S270 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 CEE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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