1998 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · R134 EBU
1998 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1998. Recorded mileage 26,921 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R134 EBU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 26,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R134 EBU Mileage History
- 29/06/20155,247 mi
- 29/06/20155,247 mi
- 04/07/20165,696 mi+449 mi
- 21/06/20178,232 mi+2,536 mi
- 21/06/20178,232 mi
- 13/06/201810,819 mi+2,587 mi
- 12/06/201913,292 mi+2,473 mi
- 22/12/202016,009 mi+2,717 mi
- 13/12/202117,903 mi+1,894 mi
- 21/01/202320,050 mi+2,147 mi
- 09/01/202422,151 mi+2,101 mi
- 22/01/202524,416 mi+2,265 mi
- 16/01/202626,921 mi+2,505 mi
Average of roughly 2,054 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R134 EBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 214 (R134 EBU) between June 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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