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S112 UAR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 UAR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,575 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,187 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,613 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,143 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside mirror missing

offside reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,152 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 24,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 UAR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S112 UAR, 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 S112 UAR registered?

S112 UAR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S112 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 UAR shows 15 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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