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S143 BGC

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 BGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,331 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,017 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,542 miles

High Level, 3rd Brake Light Not Working.

Rear Number Plate slightly discoloured.

Water in Nearside Headlamp.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 66,542 miles

High Level, 3rd Brake Light Not Working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Number Plate slightly discoloured.

Water in Nearside Headlamp.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp manual adjuster not working and headlamp on lower limmit

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,563 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 47,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S143 BGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S143 BGC, 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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S143 BGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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