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R453 GGS

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,306 mi
Last recorded61,306 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 GGS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,306 miles

advise n/s/front drive gaitor cracked

advise o/s/front outer drive gaitor cracked

advise o/s/front shock absorber slight weep

Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,306 miles

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

advise n/s/front drive gaitor cracked

advise o/s/front outer drive gaitor cracked

advise o/s/front shock absorber slight weep

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,854 miles

advise o/s/rear tyre on limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,299 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,299 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,454 miles

oil leak

power steering hose damp

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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R453 GGS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R453 GGS, 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 R453 GGS registered?

R453 GGS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R453 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 GGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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