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S179 TOV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,766 mi
Last recorded82,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 TOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 May 2017 80,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

tyres dracking on side wall ,sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 78,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

cracking on tread

slight play in steering arms

Fail 9 May 2016 78,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

cracking on tread

slight play in steering arms

Fail 13 May 2015 74,853 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 74,853 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 71,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,244 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,709 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,709 miles

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

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

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

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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S179 TOV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S179 TOV, 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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S179 TOV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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