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R371 JDS

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 JDS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 121,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 121,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 107,441 miles

Condition of offside door mirror

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 107,436 miles

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

condition of offside door mirror

condition of rear silencer

oil leak

wear both front tyres only just legal

Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,422 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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R371 JDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R371 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 R371 JDS registered?

R371 JDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R371 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 JDS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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