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S172 MTH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 MTH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

n/s/r tread low

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing

slight oil residue on engine

stone chip in window screen less than 10 mm

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

n/s/r tread low

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing

slight oil residue on engine

stone chip in window screen less than 10 mm

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,558 miles

advise PAS pipes weeping oil.

advise handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,558 miles

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

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

advise PAS pipes weeping oil.

advise front brake discs worn/scored

advise handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,613 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,958 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,213 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,325 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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 MTH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S172 MTH, 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 S172 MTH registered?

S172 MTH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S172 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 MTH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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