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S286 VEL

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 VEL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to tail gate hinge mountings, water leak into car

exhaust rusting, tail box shedding outer skin

nearside head lamp slight loss pattern definition

offside head lamp slight loss pattern definition

offside reverse lamp inop

radio face missing

steering wheel covering worn

surface corrosion rear brakes

surface corrosion rear offside rear sill

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to tail gate hinge mountings, water leak into car

exhaust rusting, tail box shedding outer skin

nearside head lamp slight loss pattern definition

offside head lamp slight loss pattern definition

offside reverse lamp inop

radio face missing

steering wheel covering worn

surface corrosion rear brakes

surface corrosion rear offside rear sill

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded at front and rear

offside door mirror little loose

one of five high level stop light bulbs not working

some corrosion o/s/f outer sill

water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded at front and rear

offside door mirror little loose

one of five high level stop light bulbs not working

some corrosion o/s/f outer sill

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion offside front outer sill

Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,846 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some corrosion offside front outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,017 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,093 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,093 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads/poor wall condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,326 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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S286 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S286 VEL, 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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S286 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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