MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED
REAR WIPPER DETEORATED
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED
REAR WIPPER DETEORATED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery loose in holder
o/s/r tyre has slight cracking of side wall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery loose in holder
o/s/r tyre has slight cracking of side wall
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S148 NLR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 S148 NLR, 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 S148 NLR registered?
S148 NLR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1998.
Is S148 NLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S148 NLR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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