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S281 DDO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,056 mi
Last recorded71,056 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 DDO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,056 miles

both mirror heads damaged

brake fluid level not to maximum

dampness around steering rack

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

minor leak from 'cat' area

offside wiper spliutting

possible coolant leak form radiator area

Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,946 miles

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

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

both mirror heads damaged

brake fluid level not to maximum

dampness around steering rack

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

minor leak from 'cat' area

offside wiper spliutting

possible coolant leak form radiator area

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,319 miles

dampness around steering rack

handbrake travel high

Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

dampness around steering rack

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,281 miles

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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S281 DDO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 S281 DDO, 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 S281 DDO registered?

S281 DDO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S281 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 DDO 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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