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R368 SJF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 SJF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 89,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

clutch slipping

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in several places

Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in several places

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,609 miles

rear wheel arches corroded slight

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arches corroded slight

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,372 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 81,372 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,809 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front subframe has surface corrosion

power steering pipes damp

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,492 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,145 miles

oil in cooling system

Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil in cooling system

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,954 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)

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 SJF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJF, 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 SJF registered?

R368 SJF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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