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S116 UVX

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,388 mi
Last recorded30,388 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 UVX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,388 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,819 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 28,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,752 miles

Offside front Steering Arm has slight play at its fixings

Power Steering System shows signs of a leak or seapage but was not leaking at the time of the test

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,650 miles

Both Rear Tyres have slight cracks and will need attention in the near future

Oil leak

Power steering system shows signs of a leak but was not leaking at the time of test and operation is not effected

Pass 19 Dec 2009 21,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 19,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 13,435 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 10,954 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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S116 UVX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S116 UVX, 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 S116 UVX registered?

S116 UVX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S116 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 UVX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S116 UVX have outstanding finance?

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