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R515 JBW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,934 mi
Last recorded42,934 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 JBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,934 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 42,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil sump corroded and weeping oil

rocker cover leaking oil

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,836 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil filter is rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,836 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking supply and return st reservore (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front o/s and n/s brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

oil filter is rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,290 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 42,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,602 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak out of boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,502 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack boot (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,864 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak on rack boot (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 40,864 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak on rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,637 miles

Front exhaust is hitting chassis cross member

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,636 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust is hitting chassis cross member

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,350 miles

front crossmemder bent

front exhaust pipe flattened at front crossmemder

small fluid leak at offside of steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front crossmember bent

Front exhaust pipe flattened at front crossmember.

Slight fluid leak at offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small damage to aerial

small lip on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small lip on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads 4to5mm left

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,902 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,260 miles

nearside front headlight misted up aim ok

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,526 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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R515 JBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R515 JBW, 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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R515 JBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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