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S162 LLM

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,655 mi
Last recorded39,655 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LLM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,655 miles

Intermitant fault with srs lamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 34,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,589 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,482 miles

ns outer sill damaged

os rear tyre getting low 175/65/14

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,181 miles

OSR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,347 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 12,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,282 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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S162 LLM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S162 LLM, 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 S162 LLM registered?

S162 LLM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S162 LLM safe to buy?

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