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S294 OVP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 OVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 48,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,509 miles

Excessive corrosion around railgate hinges

Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,509 miles

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

Excessive corrosion around railgate hinges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,720 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S294 OVP, 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

How do I check the history of S294 OVP?

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What year was S294 OVP registered?

S294 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S294 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 OVP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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