1998 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · S605 MJM
1998 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 66,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1396cc
S605 MJM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2014
- 66,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S605 MJM Mileage History
- 03/10/200645,341 mi
- 21/09/200747,738 mi+2,397 mi
- 21/09/200747,738 mi
- 22/09/200850,463 mi+2,725 mi
- 22/09/200850,463 mi
- 30/09/200954,161 mi+3,698 mi
- 30/09/200954,161 mi
- 29/09/201057,125 mi+2,964 mi
- 29/09/201057,125 mi
- 29/11/201158,951 mi+1,826 mi
- 30/01/201364,140 mi+5,189 mi
- 30/01/201364,140 mi
- 28/02/201466,791 mi+2,651 mi
- 28/02/201466,791 mi
Average of roughly 2,896 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
S605 MJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 214 (S605 MJM) between October 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”.
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