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S148 UJN

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 UJN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,380 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cut

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly cut

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,198 miles

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

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 UJN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

S148 UJN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S148 UJN safe to buy?

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