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R296 JSX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,150 mi
Last recorded64,150 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 JSX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,148 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,928 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,668 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 50,128 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes heavely greased

front washers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,347 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,841 miles

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?

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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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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What year was R296 JSX registered?

R296 JSX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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