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S181 WOM

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,069 mi
Last recorded64,069 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 WOM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,194 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills are corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills are corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,946 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,552 miles

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,453 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 44,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,372 miles

front and rear exhaust sections corroding with age.

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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S181 WOM is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S181 WOM, 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 S181 WOM registered?

S181 WOM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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