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S337 CWU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 CWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,011 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,892 miles

rear wiper perished radiator callapsed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,906 miles

rear indicators going white / n/s/f tyre low tread / radiator corroded /

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,499 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Passenger side front wiperblade splitting on tip but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 6 Aug 2005 46,115 miles

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

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

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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S337 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S337 CWU, 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 S337 CWU registered?

S337 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S337 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S337 CWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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