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S172 CUG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 CUG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,431 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 51,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,258 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,059 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 39,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S172 CUG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S172 CUG, 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 S172 CUG?

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What year was S172 CUG registered?

S172 CUG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S172 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 CUG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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