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S116 UAR

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 UAR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack area weeping fluid

hub components corroded

slight leak from front exhaust

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2020 49,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack area weeping fluid

hub components corroded

slight leak from front exhaust

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,469 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,386 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill corroded to excess and insecure (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner sills suspension areas and arches corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Jan 2018 49,384 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill corroded to excess and insecure (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill corroded to excess and insecure (2.4.A.3)

Offside rack gaitor covered in oil and grease

Rear inner sills suspension areas and arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper insecure adv attn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion underside

Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper insecure adv attn

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking advise replace (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,967 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,621 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,158 miles

all coil springs have slight corrosion

corrosion to outer door and front wheel arch o/s

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,152 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all coil springs have slight corrosion

corrosion to outer door and front wheel arch o/s

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,502 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,676 miles

SRS TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

BOTH V PULLET BELTS ARE CRACKED

DAMAGE TO NSF OF THE CAR AND HEADLIGHT MOUNTING MAY BE BROKEN OFF BUT AIM IS OK

OS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

SCREEN DAMAGE IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers mirror slightly insecure but not affecting view to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,306 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,040 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 39,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UAR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S116 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.

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S116 UAR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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