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R351 STH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 STH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 49,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 49,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,453 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,919 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 46,749 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,489 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,908 miles

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

both rear inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

o/s of rack and pipes/bottle damp with fluid

Fail 19 Feb 2018 41,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

o/s of rack and pipes/bottle damp with fluid

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,851 miles

both rear inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,884 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and outer sills in a rusty condition (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f rack gaiter damp

Fail 13 Feb 2016 39,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and outer sills in a rusty condition (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f rack gaiter damp

Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,732 miles

o/s rack gaiter damp

Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,901 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 37,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,915 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,698 miles

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

Rear indicators fading

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,808 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,318 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,599 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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R351 STH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R351 STH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R351 STH registered?

R351 STH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R351 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 STH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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