MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight residue around offside front lower rack
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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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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How do I check the history of S196 UBL?
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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.
Does S196 UBL have outstanding finance?
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