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S297 MPR

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,735 mi
Last recorded94,735 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 MPR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,735 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills corroded/rusty

Rear wheel arches corroded/rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,891 miles

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

Rear Wheel arches rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Wheel arches rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,241 miles

OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,059 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,059 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside wiper can touch body

twist nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper can touch body

twist nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,921 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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S297 MPR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S297 MPR, 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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S297 MPR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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