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S158 NEC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 NEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering reservior damp!

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,881 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering reservior damp!

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,400 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre low on tread

small splits on wipers

Fail 6 Jan 2011 54,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre low on tread

small splits on wipers

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,227 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 51,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,715 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

oil leaks

rear tyres close to limits, perishing & small cuts

slight wear on f. discs

small split o/s wiper

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,890 miles

rear tyres low on both shoulders

small splits on offside wiper blade

Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,890 miles

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres low on both shoulders

small splits on offside wiper blade

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,085 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 39,082 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S158 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S158 NEC, 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 S158 NEC registered?

S158 NEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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