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S122 RNP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 RNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,395 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 73,353 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,335 miles

High level brake light tapped out

Slight corrosion to osr wheel arch

slight corrosion to os outer sill

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light tapped out

Slight corrosion to osr wheel arch

slight corrosion to os outer sill

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid doesn't open

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts parking brake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid doesn't open

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,946 miles

High level brake light tapped out

NSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

OSF Tyre wearing oninner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,942 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light tapped out

NSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

OSF Tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,614 miles

Coolant leak

NSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,220 miles

Coolant leak

NSF Tyre wearimg on outter edge

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,220 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

NSF Tyre wearimg on outter edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,429 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,426 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,816 miles

tax disc incorrect side of front screen.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 64,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,770 miles

oil leak

osf tyre inner edges worn

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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S122 RNP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S122 RNP, 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 S122 RNP registered?

S122 RNP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S122 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 RNP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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