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S188 AWL

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,735 mi
Last recorded52,735 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 AWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,735 miles

spare tyre may be low on pressure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

driveshaft constant velocity joint outer gaiters deteriorating

hi-level brake lamp not fully illuminating

high rear brake imbalance

lambda sensor fitment poor

long parking brake lever travel

minor damage to front registration plate

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear service brake operation poor

oil leak

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight wear in steering rack knuckles

various vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,123 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front gearbox oil seal leaking

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2008 77,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,286 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,126 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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S188 AWL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S188 AWL, 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 S188 AWL registered?

S188 AWL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S188 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 AWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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