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J200 LMB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,766 mi
Last recorded48,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 LMB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,766 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished on side walls

rear exhaust back box corroded and weak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished on side walls

rear exhaust back box corroded and weak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,147 miles

exhaust rear section becoming corroded

front brake pads appear low

light mist of oil on offside front shock absorber

nearside front tyre inner sidewall becoming split but but not exposing cord or ply

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,709 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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J200 LMB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J200 LMB, 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 J200 LMB registered?

J200 LMB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is J200 LMB safe to buy?

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