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JBW 135Y

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,995 mi
Last recorded38,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 135Y
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 29,459 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,801 miles

uneven front tyre wear †changed n/s/f to spare †spare tyre now worn below limit †auxillary drive belts heavily cracked †corrosion to exhaust †o/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge †n/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

uneven front tyre wear †changed n/s/f to spare †spare tyre now worn below limit †auxillary drive belts heavily cracked †corrosion to exhaust †o/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge †n/s headlamp slightly loose

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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JBW 135Y is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 JBW 135Y, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 135Y registered?

JBW 135Y is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JBW 135Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 135Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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