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S149 GKP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 GKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 72,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2008 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,619 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear tyre walls perishing

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion area

slight play in offside inner steering track arm

Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear tyre walls perishing

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion area

slight play in offside inner steering track arm

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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S149 GKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S149 GKP, 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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S149 GKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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