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S344 DWK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 DWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 83,301 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,740 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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S344 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S344 DWK?

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What year was S344 DWK registered?

S344 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S344 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 DWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S344 DWK have outstanding finance?

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