CarVerify

Free Car Check

S186 NCY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,887 mi
Last recorded88,887 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 NCY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,887 miles

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

body work damaged and corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

body work damaged and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,367 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,458 miles

Exhaust corroded

Sills corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,167 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2012 75,079 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

alternator belt splitting

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,527 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,522 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,372 miles

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

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

rear brake slight imbalance

Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,648 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,648 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,596 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,729 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 62,729 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S186 NCY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S186 NCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S186 NCY?

You can check the full history of S186 NCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S186 NCY registered?

S186 NCY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S186 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 NCY shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S186 NCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S186 NCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.