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S294 CWS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,082 mi
Last recorded60,082 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 CWS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,275 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,275 miles

both rear tyres treads wearing out of shape

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,275 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

both rear tyres treads wearing out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,888 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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S294 CWS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S294 CWS, 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 S294 CWS registered?

S294 CWS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S294 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 CWS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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