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S118 RAL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 RAL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 42,945 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,945 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,233 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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S118 RAL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S118 RAL, 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 S118 RAL registered?

S118 RAL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S118 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 RAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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