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S152 MFL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 MFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,455 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 80,291 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,538 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroding,

Front number plate cracked,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,538 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Auxilary belt squeel,

Both rear brake pipes are corroding,

Front number plate cracked,

Nearside front inner brake pad shim incorrectally located,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,682 miles

nearside rear view mirrors insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,551 miles

Nearside 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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S152 MFL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFL, 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 MFL registered?

S152 MFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S152 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 MFL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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