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S298 JTX

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,745 mi
Last recorded66,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 JTX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,745 miles

Non standard wheels, tyres, air filter, exhaust and suspention fitted

Non standard wiring fitted to under-side

Outer sill's covered with body kit

Vehicle modified

Windows tintted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non standard wheels, tyres, air filter, exhaust and suspention fitted

Non standard wiring fitted to under-side

Outer sill's covered with body kit

Vehicle modified

Windows tintted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,573 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,990 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 54,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 45,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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S298 JTX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S298 JTX, 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 S298 JTX registered?

S298 JTX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S298 JTX safe to buy?

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