MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
car end of usefull life brakes not checked due to poor condition engine insecure front bumper insecure CAR NOT FIT TO BE USED ON PUBLIC RODAS AND SHOULD BE SCRAPPED
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P158 UAG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 P158 UAG, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P158 UAG?
You can check the full history of P158 UAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P158 UAG registered?
P158 UAG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P158 UAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P158 UAG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P158 UAG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P158 UAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.