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S178 AWL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,321 mi
Last recorded25,321 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 AWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 25,321 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,218 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 24,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,710 miles

AUX belt in poor condition

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,285 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 23,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,755 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 22,128 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 21,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 20,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 6 Nov 2013 20,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 3 Nov 2012 19,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 19,370 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 18,145 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,662 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 12,039 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel long

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,039 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel long

Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,219 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 9,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 9,912 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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S178 AWL 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 75%.

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 S178 AWL, 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 S178 AWL registered?

S178 AWL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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