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S168 BGT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,007 mi
Last recorded38,007 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,499 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 34,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,682 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,485 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,433 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,101 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,101 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,389 miles

FRONT SCREEN WASHER SWITCH WORN

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 BGT 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 66.7%.

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 S168 BGT, 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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What year was S168 BGT registered?

S168 BGT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S168 BGT safe to buy?

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