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S288 CVK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,120 mi
Last recorded35,120 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 CVK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres both have cracks in outer sidewalls

scratches on offside rear bumper and nearside front wing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 35,120 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres both have cracks in outer sidewalls

scratches on offside rear bumper and nearside front wing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,965 miles

NSR tyre low on tread

slight play in OSF track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,876 miles

condensation in n/s headlight †both front tyres scrubbed †n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall †heavy corrosion main front to rear brake pipe †

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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S288 CVK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S288 CVK, 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 S288 CVK registered?

S288 CVK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S288 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 CVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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