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S145 BGC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 BGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,186 miles

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

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

both side sills corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,278 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 58,278 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,617 miles

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

both front tyre walls cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2020 55,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,612 miles

Both outer sills corroding

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 52,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroding

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,402 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

P/S pump damp

R/no. plate discolouring

Sump pan corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre perished

P/S pump damp

R/no. plate discolouring

Sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,706 miles

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

power steering pump damp

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,338 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

outer c.v. gaiters starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,338 miles

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

outer c.v. gaiters starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,329 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer c.v. gaiters slightly perished

power steering pump and hoses damp

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,342 miles

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

all tyres perishing ,ns tyres worse

Fail 23 Aug 2013 33,342 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all tyres perishing ,ns tyres worse

front discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,569 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,022 miles

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s outer c.v. gaiter starting to perish

power steering pump slightly damp

rear number plate delaminating

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Aug 2010 29,022 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s outer c.v. gaiter starting to perish

power steering pump slightly damp

rear number plate delaminating

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,504 miles

rear number plate delaminating slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,504 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear number plate delaminating slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,041 miles

exhaust system corroding

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 23,041 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 18,478 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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S145 BGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S145 BGC, 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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S145 BGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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