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JAZ 6655

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6655
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,607 miles

both cv gaitors slightly perished

centre and rear nearside rear seatbelt clasps require attention

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front to rear metal brake pipe rear section cleaned not replaced

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2010 102,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

both cv gaitors slightly perished

centre and rear nearside rear seatbelt clasps require attention

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 92,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,007 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,179 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 86,179 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JAZ 6655 is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 JAZ 6655, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAZ 6655 registered?

JAZ 6655 is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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