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R126 STH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,287 mi
Last recorded58,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 STH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,287 miles

Cat heatshield defective.

Oil leak

Radiator detrioated.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,212 miles

aux belt det, osf seat belt det, r wiper u/s, exhaust knock at centre, corrosion to roof panel.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,110 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux belt det, osf seat belt det, r wiper u/s, exhaust knock at centre, corrosion to roof panel.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,990 miles

front brakes imbalanced, wt x4, rear wiper blade, multi guards fitted, front anti roll bar links minor det., play in o/s steering drumstick, p/s fluid wetness

surface corrosion to doorsteps and front subframe

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,990 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes imbalanced, wt x4, rear wiper blade, multi guards fitted, front anti roll bar links minor det., play in o/s steering drumstick, p/s fluid wetness

surface corrosion to doorsteps and front subframe

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,214 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,362 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,202 miles

coolant low

front A.R.B links cracking

front pads low

n/s ball joint boot split

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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R126 STH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R126 STH, 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

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What year was R126 STH registered?

R126 STH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R126 STH safe to buy?

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