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S173 OVP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,304 mi
Last recorded58,304 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 OVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,304 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,771 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,516 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,516 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,832 miles

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2013 33,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,185 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

srs warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,121 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

srs warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 23,029 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,475 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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S173 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S173 OVP, 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 S173 OVP registered?

S173 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S173 OVP safe to buy?

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