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S174 OVP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 OVP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,465 miles

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

Oil leak!

Power steering pipes and oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak!

Power steering pipes and oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still easily readable

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,829 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s Rear Wheel Arch Rusty/Slighty Corroded

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,829 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s Rear Wheel Arch Rusty/Slighty Corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s sill rusty

Fail 15 May 2013 70,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s sill rusty

Pass 21 May 2012 68,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 64,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2011 64,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 60,792 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 60,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 57,322 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 57,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 53,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,600 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 49,600 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 46,840 miles

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

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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S174 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S174 OVP, 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 S174 OVP registered?

S174 OVP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S174 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S174 OVP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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