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S101 OVP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 OVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 138,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 138,555 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 128,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 128,327 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 115,288 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 115,288 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,457 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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S101 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S101 OVP, 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 S101 OVP registered?

S101 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S101 OVP safe to buy?

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