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S283 EOK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 EOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 127,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 127,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,531 miles

one bulb out on hi level brake light

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 101,524 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 101,524 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 89,066 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 89,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,741 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,295 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,736 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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S283 EOK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S283 EOK, 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 S283 EOK registered?

S283 EOK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S283 EOK safe to buy?

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