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74-37-JJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74-37-JJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,110 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Corrosion O/S Sill By Seat Belt Mount

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Brake Discs Worn

Masks Fitted To Headlamp

N/S/R Tyre Perishing

O/S Side Repeater Lens Missing

O/S/F Seat Belt Fraying

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Pump Seems Damp

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Slight Play O/S Track-Rod End

Two Of Six Bulbs Within High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Fail 17 Jan 2009 156,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight Play O/S Track-Rod End

Travel Foot Brake

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Corrosion O/S Sill By Seat Belt Mount

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Brake Discs Worn

Masks Fitted To Headlamp

N/S/R Tyre Perishing

O/S Side Repeater Lens Missing

O/S/F Seat Belt Fraying

Oil Leaks

Power Steering Pump Seems Damp

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Two Of Six Bulbs Within High Level Brake Lamp Not Working

Fail 19 Jan 2008 41,561 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Both Headlamp Aims Just Acceptable

Both Headlamps Fitted With Masks

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

N/S/R Tyre Wall Perishing

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Distorted

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

One Of Many Center Stoplamp Bulbs Not Working

Power Steering Pump & Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding Slightly

Small Stone-Chips In Windscreen

Travel Handbrake

Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,561 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Both Headlamp Aims Just Acceptable

Both Headlamps Fitted With Masks

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

N/S/R Tyre Wall Perishing

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Distorted

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

One Of Many Center Stoplamp Bulbs Not Working

Power Steering Pump & Feed Pipes Damp

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding Slightly

Small Stone-Chips In Windscreen

Travel Handbrake

Fail 20 Jan 2007 130,264 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb not working

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount corroded

handbrake travel/recommend adjustment

ns outer sill damaged

nsr tyre perishing

osf tyre wall damaged

signs of fluid on power steering pump and feed pipes/recommend attention

slight play in steering rack inner joints

washer aim poor

Pass 20 Jan 2007 130,264 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb not working

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

front brake discs worn

front exhaust mount corroded

handbrake travel/recommend adjustment

ns outer sill damaged

nsr tyre perishing

osf tyre wall damaged

signs of fluid on power steering pump and feed pipes/recommend attention

slight play in steering rack inner joints

washer aim poor

Pass 21 Jan 2006 121,488 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust mounting bracket corroding

headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

signs of fluid on power steering pump/hoses

some centre brake lamp bulbs not working

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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74-37-JJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 74-37-JJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 74-37-JJ registered?

74-37-JJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is 74-37-JJ safe to buy?

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