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S172 JSR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 JSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,895 miles

No oil on dipstick. 2lts added to carry out emission test.

Some wetness @ n/s/f shock ashorber.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 97,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No oil on dipstick. 2lts added to carry out emission test.

Some wetness @ n/s/f shock ashorber.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,774 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGE SCREEN DAMAGE R NO PLATE N/S HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR OIL BELOW MIN+2L P/A/S PIPES WET SUSPECT UNDER BONNET EXHAUST LEAK RACK WORN BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMIT DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL

Fail 13 Jan 2006 87,774 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGE SCREEN DAMAGE R NO PLATE N/S HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR OIL BELOW MIN+2L P/A/S PIPES WET SUSPECT UNDER BONNET EXHAUST LEAK RACK WORN BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMIT DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S172 JSR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S172 JSR, 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 S172 JSR registered?

S172 JSR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S172 JSR safe to buy?

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