MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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!
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!
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)
nail n/s/r tyre
o/s/r tyre low on tread
small splits on wipers
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
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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
rear tyres low on both shoulders
small splits on offside wiper blade
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S158 NEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S158 NEC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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