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S314 TWB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,481 mi
Last recorded69,481 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 TWB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

interior mirror missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,453 miles

50% of centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

50% of centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,118 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

several brake pipes at rear getting corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,118 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

several brake pipes at rear getting corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,790 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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S314 TWB 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 S314 TWB, 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 S314 TWB registered?

S314 TWB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S314 TWB safe to buy?

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