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R515 JSC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 JSC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 103,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,822 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 76,809 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,809 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 JSC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JSC, 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 R515 JSC registered?

R515 JSC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R515 JSC safe to buy?

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