Rover 214
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc
S740 UALMOT history
S740 UAL is a green petrol Rover 214 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 55,965 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 UAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 214
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 UAL was last recorded at 55,965 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,963 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,965 miles
- 2024 – 54,473 miles
- 2023 – 53,078 miles
- 2022 – 50,777 miles
- 2021 – 48,873 miles
- 2020 – 47,933 miles
- 2019 – 46,881 miles
- 2018 – 45,823 miles
- 2017 – 44,666 miles
- 2016 – 43,359 miles
- 2015 – 41,974 miles
- 2014 – 40,297 miles
- 2013 – 38,475 miles
- 2012 – 36,526 miles
- 2011 – 34,770 miles
- 2010 – 32,868 miles
- 2009 – 31,111 miles
- 2008 – 28,469 miles
- 2007 – 25,226 miles
- 2006 – 21,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,965 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches and outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering rack dampRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Outer Sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,965 miles (+2)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 55,965 miles
- Test number
- 607598305355
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
Fail55,963 miles (+1,490)2 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,963 miles
- Test number
- 249719479794
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
Pass54,473 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 54,473 miles
- Test number
- 800015192444
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,473 miles (+1,395)3 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,473 miles
- Test number
- 964719089074
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 53,078 miles
- Test number
- 725124432893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,078 miles (+2,301)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,078 miles
- Test number
- 148832197410
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass50,777 miles (+1,904)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,777 miles
- Test number
- 377744792679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,873 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 48,873 miles
- Test number
- 354083272383
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
Fail48,873 miles (+940)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,873 miles
- Test number
- 484248503468
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion
Pass47,933 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,933 miles
- Test number
- 844039520830
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail47,932 miles (+1,051)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,932 miles
- Test number
- 293676637814
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,881 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,881 miles
- Test number
- 717969238868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,823 miles (+1,157)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 45,823 miles
- Test number
- 183637147442
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass44,666 miles (+1,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 44,666 miles
- Test number
- 476276301934
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear beam assembly
Pass43,359 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,359 miles
- Test number
- 934118145332
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass41,974 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 41,974 miles
- Test number
- 189731905227
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass40,297 miles (+1,822)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 40,297 miles
- Test number
- 656238984160
- NoteFRONT AND REAR NO PLATES FADED SLIGHTLY
Pass38,475 miles (+1,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,475 miles
- Test number
- 286389383103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail36,526 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,526 miles
- Test number
- 249664792405
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,526 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,526 miles
- Test number
- 269494592101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,770 miles (+1,902)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,770 miles
- Test number
- 356952501299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWipers smear slightly
Pass32,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 812150490189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,868 miles (+1,757)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 261110290114
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass31,111 miles (+2,642)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,111 miles
- Test number
- 930184699199
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass28,469 miles (+3,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,469 miles
- Test number
- 223446498484
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,226 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,226 miles
- Test number
- 463305087116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 21,937 miles
- Test number
- 202066586157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S740 UAL
- Does S740 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 UAL is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S740 UAL?
- The MOT on S740 UAL is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S740 UAL done?
- S740 UAL was recorded at 55,965 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,753 miles a year.
- Has S740 UAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 UAL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S740 UAL 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 S740 UAL find?
- S740 UAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; all suspension bushes perished; both rear arches and outer sills corroded, and 13 more.
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