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S339 RLK

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,670 mi
Last recorded74,670 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 RLK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,670 miles

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror part of casing missing

Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,355 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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 RLK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey 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 S339 RLK, 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 RLK registered?

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

Is S339 RLK safe to buy?

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