MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
a couple of small chips on the nearside of the windscreen
both front tyres are worn very close to the minimum limit
oil leak from around the engine
the heatshield around the cat is insecure
slight play in rack
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
slight play in rack
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres perrished
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres perrished
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R368 JDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R368 JDS, 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 R368 JDS registered?
R368 JDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R368 JDS safe to buy?
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