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S125 EAB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 EAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre's splitting within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 78,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,172 miles

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 77,169 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,099 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres aging and perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,623 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,874 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,873 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,401 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,506 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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S125 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S125 EAB, 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 S125 EAB registered?

S125 EAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S125 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 EAB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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