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S224 MLP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,171 mi
Last recorded38,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 MLP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,488 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 31,528 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WALL IS PERISHING ..

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,785 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 27,785 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are deteriorated

offside rear bumper is insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 26,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,949 miles

oil leaks from engine advised

Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,912 miles

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

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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S224 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S224 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 S224 MLP registered?

S224 MLP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S224 MLP safe to buy?

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