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S343 DWK

1998 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 DWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,604 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,081 miles

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

rear service brake effort low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,628 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,171 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 52,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S343 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S343 DWK, 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 S343 DWK registered?

S343 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S343 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S343 DWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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