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S295 DOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,991 mi
Last recorded133,991 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 DOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,991 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2012 133,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 115,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 99,247 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

srs light illuminated

Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

srs light illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 58,612 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 58,612 miles

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

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

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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S295 DOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 S295 DOB, 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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S295 DOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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