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S321 ROS

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,470 mi
Last recorded62,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 ROS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,918 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,924 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,882 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 30,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,922 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2005 25,452 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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S321 ROS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S321 ROS, 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 S321 ROS registered?

S321 ROS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S321 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 ROS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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