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R511 SVJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 SVJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,944 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 124,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp not worklng

Pass 11 Jan 2011 105,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,869 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to limits on inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,261 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 23 Dec 2005 62,446 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R511 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R511 SVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R511 SVJ?

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What year was R511 SVJ registered?

R511 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R511 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 SVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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