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S317 VGA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,447 mi
Last recorded184,447 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 VGA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 184,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 175,565 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 165,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 157,347 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 157,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 148,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 139,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 122,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 122,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 114,186 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S317 VGA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S317 VGA, 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

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What year was S317 VGA registered?

S317 VGA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S317 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 VGA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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