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S199 MLP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 MLP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,231 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,457 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,291 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,927 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,348 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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S199 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S199 MLP, 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 S199 MLP registered?

S199 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S199 MLP safe to buy?

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