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S148 NLR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 NLR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,320 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,777 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR WIPPER DETEORATED

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,880 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,880 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 79,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,310 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 59,308 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,158 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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