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S103 YAB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 88,033 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,874 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,101 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,152 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,382 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,749 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 YAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAB, 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 S103 YAB registered?

S103 YAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S103 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 YAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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