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S198 LFH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 LFH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,388 miles

wear to o/s front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,483 miles

slight exhaust blow front - mid - rear

Pass 6 May 2011 67,069 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 67,069 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,668 miles

Nearside headlamp damp inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some inbalance on rear brakes n/s lower

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside headlamp damp inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some inbalance on rear brakes n/s lower

Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,967 miles

Ct'r stop lamp has one bulb not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,967 miles

Ct'r stop lamp has one bulb not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,006 miles

reverse lights in op

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,353 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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S198 LFH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S198 LFH, 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

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What year was S198 LFH registered?

S198 LFH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S198 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 LFH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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