MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside parking brake effort low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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S279 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S279 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.
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What year was S279 CEE registered?
S279 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S279 CEE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S279 CEE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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