MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,951 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking up
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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S228 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S228 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 S228 GJW registered?
S228 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S228 GJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S228 GJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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