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S169 JKP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 JKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,079 miles

Air bag lamp on

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,079 miles

Air bag lamp on

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Engine oil leak

Off side rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,579 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,579 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,034 miles

Battery insecure

Centre and rear section of exhaust system very rusted not leaking at time of test

Damage on near side front road wheel rim

Near side door mirror glass cracked

Repaired damage to front lower cross member panel and to upper front slam panel

Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Centre and rear section of exhaust system very rusted not leaking at time of test

Damage on near side front road wheel rim

Near side door mirror glass cracked

Repaired damage to front lower cross member panel and to upper front slam panel

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,104 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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S169 JKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S169 JKP, 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 S169 JKP registered?

S169 JKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S169 JKP safe to buy?

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