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S116 AYS

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 AYS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 98,648 miles

windscreen damaged/engine oil leaks/power steering pump noisy/all alloy road wheels corroded/rear brake pipes corroded/pertol tank support straps corroded/suspension components corroded/

Fail 5 May 2011 98,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen damaged/engine oil leaks/power steering pump noisy/all alloy road wheels corroded/rear brake pipes corroded/pertol tank support straps corroded/suspension components corroded/

Pass 7 May 2010 92,170 miles

screen damaged in zone a//extensive corrosion too body//engine oil leaks//rear shocks leaking//exhaust corroded//

Fail 5 May 2010 92,144 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

screen damaged in zone a//extensive corrosion too body//engine oil leaks//rear shocks leaking//exhaust corroded//

Fail 1 May 2009 85,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general corrosion to underbody

oil leaks

rear shocks weaping

rear tyres perishing

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 May 2009 85,245 miles

general corrosion to underbody

oil leaks

rear shocks weaping

rear tyres perishing

stone chip in screen

Pass 8 May 2008 79,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 79,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shocks slight leak// rear tyres perished//rear brake pipes corroded// front brake pads worn too limits//engine oil leaks/

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,030 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 67,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2005 52,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 51,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S116 AYS 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 53.8%.

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 S116 AYS, 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 S116 AYS registered?

S116 AYS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S116 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 AYS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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