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S137 MST

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 MST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 112,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak from engine /gearbox

dampness on power steering rack

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot cracked

power steering pipes corroded

rear flexi ferules corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 112,483 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak from engine /gearbox

dampness on power steering rack

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot cracked

power steering pipes corroded

rear flexi ferules corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,289 miles

front brake pipes corroded and sealed

front c.v.boots starting to crack

front no.plate cracked

o/s/r door check strap insecure

slight engine+gearbox oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2008 110,287 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front brake pipes corroded and sealed

front c.v.boots starting to crack

front no.plate cracked

o/s/r door check strap insecure

slight engine+gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,168 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 107,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,466 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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S137 MST is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S137 MST, 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 S137 MST registered?

S137 MST is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S137 MST safe to buy?

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