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S296 XAY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 XAY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,893 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,516 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 79,485 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,987 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,531 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,531 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,087 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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S296 XAY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S296 XAY, 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 S296 XAY registered?

S296 XAY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S296 XAY safe to buy?

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