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S196 BYG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 BYG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,891 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,616 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,908 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 65,376 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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S196 BYG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S196 BYG, 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

How do I check the history of S196 BYG?

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What year was S196 BYG registered?

S196 BYG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S196 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 BYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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