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S282 ROT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 ROT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,657 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,019 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,633 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,255 miles

o/s rear brake binding slighty

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,203 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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S282 ROT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S282 ROT, 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 S282 ROT registered?

S282 ROT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S282 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S282 ROT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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