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S126 TET

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,190 mi
Last recorded130,190 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 TET
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 130,190 miles

battery not fully secure.

front no plate cracked.

rear wiper blade spitting(NOT PART OF TEST).

steel brake pipes to rear n/side & o/side brake back plates corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 130,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

battery not fully secure.

front no plate cracked.

rear wiper blade spitting(NOT PART OF TEST).

steel brake pipes to rear n/side & o/side brake back plates corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 130,188 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 127,643 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 127,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to windscreen on n/s, wiper marks-not excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2006 108,942 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 108,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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S126 TET is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 S126 TET, 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 S126 TET registered?

S126 TET is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S126 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 TET shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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