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R2 GBS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,514 mi
Last recorded41,514 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 GBS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 41,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,362 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 34,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 29,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,626 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,054 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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R2 GBS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R2 GBS, 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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What year was R2 GBS registered?

R2 GBS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R2 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 GBS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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