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R845 SLA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 SLA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,463 miles

Outer sills corroded but OK with test tool but hammer would make holes

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,880 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,287 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 34,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,557 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 14,190 miles

Offside rear foot brake reading low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,186 miles

Offside rear foot brake reading low

Fail 22 Feb 2016 14,186 miles

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

Offside rear foot brake reading low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,181 miles

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

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,177 miles

nearside front wiper spliting on ends

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,004 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 14,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 12,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,362 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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R845 SLA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R845 SLA, 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 R845 SLA registered?

R845 SLA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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