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S130 CDV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,712 mi
Last recorded110,712 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 CDV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,712 miles

Central MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 110,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Central MIRROR MISSING

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,124 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,290 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,385 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,454 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch and associated sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch and associated sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,830 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,751 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Jul 2010 55,242 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,242 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,927 miles

Air bag light (SRS) occasionally glows once engine is running.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,085 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,604 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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S130 CDV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S130 CDV, 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 S130 CDV registered?

S130 CDV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S130 CDV safe to buy?

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