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L16 ULT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 ULT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,036 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not hold at time of tesr

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,026 miles

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

Near side outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,924 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Front (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside outer sill covered in under sill

offside outer sill covered in under sill

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,933 miles

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

Fuel tank securing clips are slightly corroded

Light misting of oil around power steering pump

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,793 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,741 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,738 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

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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L16 ULT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L16 ULT, 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 L16 ULT registered?

L16 ULT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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