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S215 RJV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,212 mi
Last recorded80,212 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 RJV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,034 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,664 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,520 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 27,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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S215 RJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S215 RJV, 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

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What year was S215 RJV registered?

S215 RJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S215 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 RJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S215 RJV have outstanding finance?

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