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S120 GAB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 GAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,223 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed NSR & OSR (3.6.B.4d)

OSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 85,161 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked and perished down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly chafed NSR & OSR (3.6.B.4d)

OSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,032 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,323 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,228 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,382 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 38,792 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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S120 GAB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S120 GAB, 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 S120 GAB registered?

S120 GAB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S120 GAB safe to buy?

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