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Rover 214

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

S51 MFLMOT history

S51 MFL is a red petrol Rover 214 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,868 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 MFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
214
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 MFL was last recorded at 104,868 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,798 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
2,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,868 miles
  • 2025 – 103,798 miles
  • 2024 – 102,444 miles
  • 2023 – 101,103 miles
  • 2022 – 99,748 miles
  • 2021 – 97,624 miles
  • 2020 – 95,074 miles
  • 2019 – 92,079 miles
  • 2018 – 89,990 miles
  • 2017 – 87,832 miles
  • 2016 – 85,156 miles
  • 2015 – 82,197 miles
  • 2014 – 78,743 miles
  • 2013 – 75,963 miles
  • 2012 – 72,214 miles
  • 2011 – 67,737 miles
  • 2010 – 63,617 miles
  • 2009 – 58,196 miles
  • 2008 – 52,638 miles
  • 2007 – 47,807 miles
  • 2006 – 44,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,868 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak underside.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front tyre has a cut outer sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering fluid weeping from a pipe o/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front door slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,868 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,868 miles
    Test number
    801721025082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,798 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    844109684691
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,444 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    758441896022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,103 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    905244940890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,748 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    145475590237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,748 miles (+2,124)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    818819983928
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,624 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,624 miles
    Test number
    572146937860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside.
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid weeping from a pipe o/s.

  8. Fail97,532 miles (+2,458)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    859382707719
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside.
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid weeping from a pipe o/s.

  9. Pass95,074 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    946353318145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside.

  10. Fail95,015 miles (+2,936)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    617735409721
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside.

  11. Pass92,079 miles (+2,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,079 miles
    Test number
    609040973554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,990 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    510916908678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides inner sill surface corrosion

  13. Fail89,943 miles (+2,111)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    675228181895
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides inner sill surface corrosion

  14. Pass87,832 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    892052595142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    911620983041
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt very tight on release test

  16. Fail85,156 miles (+2,959)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    347711467660
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexey greese soaked
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt very tight on release test

  17. Pass82,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    887031125157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail82,194 miles (+3,451)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    558691825115
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass78,743 miles (+2,780)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    195561024171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished

  20. Pass75,963 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    299330253170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  21. Fail75,963 miles (+3,749)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    666950053109
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  22. Fail72,214 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    145745122173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass72,214 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    239765622198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,737 miles (+4,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    819023841187
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRad rusted bad

  25. Pass63,617 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    363410720176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,196 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    240917329487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    352600038175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,638 miles (+4,831)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    704760638135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass47,807 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    251624647401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    511661886187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 MFL

Does S51 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 MFL is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 MFL?
The MOT on S51 MFL is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 MFL done?
S51 MFL was recorded at 104,868 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,982 miles a year.
Has S51 MFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 MFL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S51 MFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S51 MFL find?
S51 MFL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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