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S342 JTX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 JTX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 94,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,115 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,305 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 51,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,412 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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S342 JTX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S342 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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How do I check the history of S342 JTX?

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What year was S342 JTX registered?

S342 JTX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S342 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 JTX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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