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S145 MLT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 MLT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 96,231 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 96,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,721 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split and perish

radiator deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,091 miles

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 81,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,609 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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S145 MLT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S145 MLT, 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 S145 MLT registered?

S145 MLT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S145 MLT safe to buy?

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