MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion showing both sills
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion showing both sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front and rear number plates in poor condition
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
corrosion on fuel pipes
n/s/f brake starting to stick on slightly
n/s/f outer cv boot perished and cracking
oil leak at front of engine
rear washer inop
slight dampness at brake valve under bonnet
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on wheel arches
damp smell from vehicle
dampness at sump and temp repair being carried out
dampness/misting at power steering pump
front and rear number plates in poor condition
n/s/f washer jet poor
pinhole in rear silencer and rest of exhaust corroded
rear axel bushes semi-unbonded
rear washer inop
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on wheel arches
damp smell from vehicle
dampness at sump and temp repair being carried out
dampness/misting at power steering pump
front and rear number plates in poor condition
n/s/f washer jet poor
pinhole in rear silencer and rest of exhaust corroded
rear axel bushes semi-unbonded
rear brake imbalance high
rear washer inop
Front Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NSF tyre low 2mm
OSR, NSR axle bushes starting to unbond
Oil leak
Slight corrosion on brake pipes
Slight corrosion on steering pipes
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front to rear brake pipes heavely greased
front washers poor
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front to rear brake pipes heavely greased
front washers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 JSX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R296 JSX, 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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R296 JSX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R296 JSX safe to buy?
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