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S152 LPO

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,092 mi
Last recorded31,092 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 LPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 31,092 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,572 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,836 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 26,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,023 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,699 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light fitted but not working

Fail 16 Jul 2015 24,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light fitted but not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,095 miles

Oil leak

both aux belts cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,095 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

both aux belts cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,725 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 18,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,844 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,008 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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S152 LPO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S152 LPO, 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 S152 LPO registered?

S152 LPO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S152 LPO safe to buy?

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