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S324 MEC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 MEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,223 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 89,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,952 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Dec 2017 84,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,372 miles

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

o/sr wheel slight binding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,914 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,883 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,378 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,236 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,739 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 61,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 60,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,630 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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S324 MEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S324 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 S324 MEC registered?

S324 MEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S324 MEC safe to buy?

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