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S295 GRP

1998 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,136 mi
Last recorded71,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 GRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished and cracked

exhaust rusty

long hand brake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,067 miles

exhaust rusty

long hand brake travel

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,850 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,025 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,967 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,248 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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S295 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S295 GRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S295 GRP registered?

S295 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S295 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S295 GRP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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