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S129 AJE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 AJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS lamp on

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside & offside reverse lights not working

nearside rear tyre deteriorated-surface cracks

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear wiper split & washer not working

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,250 miles

nearside & offside reverse lights not working

nearside rear tyre deteriorated-surface cracks

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear wiper split & washer not working

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

S.R.S.(airbag) warning light staying on

nearside & offside reverse lights not working

nearside headlight slightly insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

S.R.S.(airbag) warning light staying on

nearside & offside reverse lights not working

nearside headlight slightly insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag(srs) fault warning light on

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated-surface cracks

tracking possibly requires adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2008 60,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag(srs) warning light on

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated-surface cracks

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,310 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyre below 2mm on outer bands

nearside & offside rear tyre in poor condition(surface cracks)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,769 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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S129 AJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S129 AJE, 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 S129 AJE registered?

S129 AJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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