MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S w/wiper ends perished.Slightly long handbrake travel.Centre rear seat belt not attatched.N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S w/wiper ends perished.Slightly long handbrake travel.Centre rear seat belt not attatched.N/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S179 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S179 GJW, 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 S179 GJW registered?
S179 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S179 GJW safe to buy?
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