MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen zone a un der 10mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion evident on o/s/f doorsill and outersills
front tyres low tread(2.5mm)
oil leaks
rear outer cover missing from o/s mirror
srs light on
wipers starting to smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion evident on o/s/f doorsill and outersills
front tyres low tread(2.5mm)
oil leaks
rear outer cover missing from o/s mirror
srs light on
wipers starting to smear
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat
corrosion to o/s/f of door sill
ensine is running lumpy
n/s/r tyre getting low 3mm
o/s door mirror casing damaged
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SRS light stays on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
early corrosion evident on o/s/f door sill
reverse lights not working
o/s/f brake pads worn very close to metal
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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S178 BVE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey 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 S178 BVE, 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 BVE registered?
S178 BVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S178 BVE safe to buy?
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