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S101 RNP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 RNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,443 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,443 miles

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,657 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

ns mirror has damage

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

ns mirror has damage

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre 13years old

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

slight brake binding to n/s/r

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot catch insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2005 34,113 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 RNP 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 76.9%.

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 S101 RNP, 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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S101 RNP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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