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S198 UAV

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 UAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,245 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,240 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux belt worn x2

Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aux belt worn x2

Fail 28 Jul 2006 52,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,062 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 UAV is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 S198 UAV, 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 27 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 S198 UAV?

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What year was S198 UAV registered?

S198 UAV is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S198 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 UAV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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