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S196 UBL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre worn to legal limit.

slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits

some LEDs in high level brake lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits

some LEDs in high level brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,990 miles

slight residue around offside front lower rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,362 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 UBL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S196 UBL, 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 S196 UBL registered?

S196 UBL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S196 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S196 UBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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