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S103 BGJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,457 mi
Last recorded63,457 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 BGJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhuast in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,417 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,410 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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S103 BGJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S103 BGJ, 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

How do I check the history of S103 BGJ?

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What year was S103 BGJ registered?

S103 BGJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S103 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 BGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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