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S268 JWO

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 JWO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,893 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 119,893 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside mirror casing damaged

small splits to nearside rear tyre

tape wrapped around rear brake hoses

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,534 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,746 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

could not check the n/s/r and the o/s/r flexi brake pipes fully as thay are covered in tape

n/s/f wiper blade broken

o/s/r tyre 3m

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,786 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 66,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 58,925 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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S268 JWO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S268 JWO, 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 S268 JWO registered?

S268 JWO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S268 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 JWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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