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S112 MST

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 MST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,048 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,296 miles

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,296 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,628 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,587 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2006 71,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 64,975 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S112 MST is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S112 MST, 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 S112 MST registered?

S112 MST is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S112 MST safe to buy?

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