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S195 LLM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,763 mi
Last recorded52,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 LLM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,763 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

srs light on dash.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,800 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

slight body damage to the nearside rear wing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

slight body damage to the nearside rear wing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,672 miles

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

all four tyres showing crack in treads.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,803 miles

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

accelerator sticks/idle races intermittent

all 4 tyres cracked/perrished

condensation n/s headlamp glass

high level brake lamp part inop

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,795 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

accelerator sticks/idle races intermittent

all 4 tyres cracked/perrished

condensation n/s headlamp glass

high level brake lamp part inop

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

recommend tracking check/adjust

washer jets part blocked

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,285 miles

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

corner of front number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,968 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 37,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear tyres tread & sidewall perrished

front number plate damaged

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

recommend tracking check/adjust

Fail 27 Jun 2005 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 35,554 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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S195 LLM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 S195 LLM, 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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S195 LLM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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