MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak from gearbox. †both cv boots slightly perished. †suspect o/s/f brake has been sticking slightly. †tops of front coil springs corroded. †fuel tank corroded at seam.
rear windscreen washer inoperative. †oil leak around rocker cover. †pas hoses damp at reservior. †coolant level low. †radiator deteriorated at bottom and cooling fan loose.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from engine (poss. sump gasket)
radiator corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R396 JSF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R396 JSF, 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 R396 JSF registered?
R396 JSF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R396 JSF safe to buy?
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