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P13 EGS

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 EGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

NSR Outer Sill Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSR Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheels slight binding

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 65,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,845 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at both rear seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,768 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 3 May 2018 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 4 May 2017 51,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,236 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 49,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 45,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 41,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,367 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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P13 EGS is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P13 EGS, 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 P13 EGS registered?

P13 EGS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P13 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 EGS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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