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S128 UBL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,763 mi
Last recorded122,763 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,763 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 122,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES [ HIGH HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ]

BLISTERING ON BOTH OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCHES

HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF COOLANT RADIATOR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

WATER IN OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

Fail 4 Aug 2010 116,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 115,004 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 104,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 104,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

new rear wiper blade required

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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S128 UBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S128 UBL, 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 S128 UBL registered?

S128 UBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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