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S233 GJW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 GJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 98,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 91,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,707 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 82,698 miles

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

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

handbrake long travel

slight play in steering column bottom coupling

Fail 8 May 2009 75,222 miles

Excessive travel at hand brake lever

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

Nearside front mirror slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 8 May 2009 75,222 miles

Excessive travel at hand brake lever

Nearside front mirror slightly insecure

Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 10 May 2008 68,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S233 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S233 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 S233 GJW registered?

S233 GJW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S233 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 GJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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