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S340 EEC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 EEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,923 miles

advise slight play in o/s inner track rod but not excessive

Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise slight play in o/s inner track rod but not excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,523 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,816 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level near minimum

front nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Brake fluid level near minimum.

Nearside front outer cv boot perishing.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Radiator leaking coolant.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,015 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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S340 EEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S340 EEC, 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 S340 EEC registered?

S340 EEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S340 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 EEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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