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S290 SRD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 SRD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,478 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,470 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 33,874 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,874 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 32,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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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S290 SRD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S290 SRD, 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 S290 SRD registered?

S290 SRD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S290 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 SRD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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