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R358 GAE

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,219 mi
Last recorded168,219 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 GAE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 168,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 155,709 miles

Handbrake travel getting close to full travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge secondary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,283 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 141,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 137,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 137,833 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,555 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill

Pass 4 May 2017 119,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,822 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,231 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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R358 GAE is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R358 GAE, 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 R358 GAE registered?

R358 GAE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R358 GAE safe to buy?

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