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S188 ROA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 ROA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,263 miles

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

advise rust on brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2012 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise rust on brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2011 116,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 116,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 113,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 110,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 110,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 108,091 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 108,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 94,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 80%worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,966 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 ROA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROA, 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

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What year was S188 ROA registered?

S188 ROA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S188 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 ROA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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