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R508 POE

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 POE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 40,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 38,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills corroded slightly

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

sills slightly corroded around rear arch rear on both sides.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 31,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low 3mm

Offside Front wiper blade split

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,096 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,117 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

water leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 27,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,064 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,747 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R508 POE is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R508 POE, 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 R508 POE registered?

R508 POE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R508 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 POE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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