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S122 TVG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,226 mi
Last recorded38,226 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 38,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking from header tank, unable to complete. CO was too high before test abandoned (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from coolant expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle swivel pin area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,791 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,656 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 35,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,189 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 32,189 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,178 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 29,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 25,367 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,314 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 24,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

srs light illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 22,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,065 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,968 miles

nearside mirror head slightly damaged and glass missing

power steering fluid stain on offside front inner wing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 7,136 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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S122 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S122 TVG, 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 TVG registered?

S122 TVG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S122 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 TVG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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