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S342 EAB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 EAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault red (5.4.2)

leak from power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,773 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 21,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 14,565 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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S342 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S342 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S342 EAB registered?

S342 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S342 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 EAB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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