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S158 AWU

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 AWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,099 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cam belt cover missing

hand brake travel long

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cam/belt cover missing

centre brake light disconected

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,708 miles

centre brake light removed

Fail 13 Feb 2007 67,708 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,849 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2006 63,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2005 63,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S158 AWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S158 AWU, 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

How do I check the history of S158 AWU?

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What year was S158 AWU registered?

S158 AWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S158 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 AWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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