MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes well greased
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes well greased
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
slight damage to nearside front tyre on sidewall.
slight movement in the offside of the steering rack.(not to excess)
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP 4/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP 4/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
1/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 3/GEARBOX OIL LEAK
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 3/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S317 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver 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 S317 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.
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S317 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.
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