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S194 LAB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,112 mi
Last recorded140,112 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 LAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,112 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,579 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,578 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,429 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,962 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 104,962 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,075 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S194 LAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S194 LAB, 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 S194 LAB registered?

S194 LAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S194 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 LAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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