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S340 OVP

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 OVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,689 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked nearside corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked nearside corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 90,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,021 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on end.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,021 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on end.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,225 miles

Slight binding at nearside front brake,pads getting low.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,091 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,996 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 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVP, 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 S340 OVP registered?

S340 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S340 OVP safe to buy?

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