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S344 PEG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 108,905 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,383 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

repairs to offside door mirror

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,383 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

radiator in poor condition

repairs to offside door mirror

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid below maximum

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

outer c.v gaitors perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,996 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,503 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,503 miles

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

slight oil leak

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 PEG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S344 PEG, 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 S344 PEG registered?

S344 PEG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S344 PEG safe to buy?

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