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S168 AOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,711 mi
Last recorded150,711 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 AOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,711 miles

emissions test just passed

Pass 3 Mar 2017 142,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 142,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r footbrake effort lower than n/s

alternator belt split

Pass 25 Feb 2016 134,672 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 134,672 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 126,597 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,213 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,803 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,803 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer box in poor condition

rear washers inop

staines around head gasket

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,211 miles

rear brake imbalance-n/s lower

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,225 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,858 miles

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

rear wiper split.

spare tyre bald on outer edge.

whistling noise from exhaust front pipe when accelerating,suspect defective weld.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,423 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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S168 AOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S168 AOB, 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.

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S168 AOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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