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R368 JDS

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 JDS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,762 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 118,762 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,354 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,354 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 26 Sep 2007 76,756 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 68,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 61,061 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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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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