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S139 UVG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 UVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 111,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

sunroof leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,874 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 105,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,569 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,220 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 93,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,907 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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S139 UVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S139 UVG, 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 S139 UVG registered?

S139 UVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S139 UVG safe to buy?

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