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S213 MLP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 MLP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil sump pan corroded leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc corroded on surface

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,270 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil sump pan corroded leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc corroded on surface

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

offside rear tyre wearing low 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,988 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,336 miles

Oil leak

center brake light not working

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,320 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front anti roll bar links worn

front brake pads wearing low & brake discs corroded

front screen chiped in zone a under 10mm

Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,637 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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S213 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S213 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 S213 MLP registered?

S213 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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