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S330 GRP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,433 mi
Last recorded169,433 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 GRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 169,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 160,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 160,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 148,890 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND THERE SURROUNDING AREAS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/RUST.

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 136,986 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3.0MM.

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 125,132 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATOIN.

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm

Pass 22 Dec 2005 112,121 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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S330 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S330 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 S330 GRP registered?

S330 GRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S330 GRP safe to buy?

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