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S32 GRP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,771 mi
Last recorded80,771 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 GRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,732 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,434 miles

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside rear mud flap insecure

nearside wing damaged, slight projection of nearside lamp

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside rear mud flap insecure

nearside wing damaged, slight projection of nearside lamp

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 176,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advised nearside front tyre shows slight wear

Pass 16 Sep 2009 176,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advised nearside front tyre shows slight wear

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 66,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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S32 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S32 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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What year was S32 GRP registered?

S32 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S32 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S32 GRP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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