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S152 AAV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,103 mi
Last recorded35,103 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 AAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 35,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,905 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,295 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,808 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 16,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 13,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 7,018 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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S152 AAV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S152 AAV, 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 S152 AAV registered?

S152 AAV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S152 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 AAV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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