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S188 MFL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 MFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,720 miles

front discs corroded / sills corroded / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / exhaust corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2009 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid low in resivior

brake pipe corrosion

coolant low in resivior

front brake pads worn

hand brake high

sbs warning light lit on dash

sill corrosion

steering rack weeping

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,327 miles

brake fluid low in resivior

brake pipe corrosion

coolant low in resivior

front brake pads worn

hand brake high

sbs warning light lit on dash

sill corrosion

steering rack weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust section just servicable.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,468 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 MFL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFL, 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 MFL registered?

S188 MFL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S188 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 MFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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