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S178 UCS

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,124 mi
Last recorded38,124 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 UCS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,299 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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S178 UCS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S178 UCS, 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 S178 UCS?

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What year was S178 UCS registered?

S178 UCS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S178 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 UCS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S178 UCS have outstanding finance?

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