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S323 MEC

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,485 mi
Last recorded65,485 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 MEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,485 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,800 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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S323 MEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S323 MEC, 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 S323 MEC registered?

S323 MEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S323 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 MEC shows 6 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.

Does S323 MEC have outstanding finance?

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