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S320 ROT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,880 mi
Last recorded69,880 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 ROT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,880 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front corner of roof weakened and covered by tape - possible corrosion unable to inspect

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,919 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 27,915 miles

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

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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S320 ROT 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 72.7%.

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 S320 ROT, 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 S320 ROT registered?

S320 ROT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S320 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S320 ROT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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