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S330 LFJ

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 LFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,440 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,119 miles

nearside mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,930 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2013 71,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside mirror insecure

sump gasket leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,480 miles

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

nearside mirror insecure

sump gasket leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,675 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lower radiator damp

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,710 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,961 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,563 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,781 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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S330 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S330 LFJ, 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 S330 LFJ registered?

S330 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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