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S339 EAB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 EAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,063 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,490 miles

Damage to nearside body

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to nearside body

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,896 miles

nearside front body damaged

nearside front door damaged

nearside rear body damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front body damaged

nearside front door damaged

nearside rear body damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,579 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,883 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,844 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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S339 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S339 EAB, 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 S339 EAB registered?

S339 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S339 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S339 EAB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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