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S334 AWY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 AWY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,620 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight seepage from pas

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear minor brake bind

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,424 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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S334 AWY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S334 AWY, 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 S334 AWY registered?

S334 AWY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S334 AWY safe to buy?

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