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JIB 784

1997 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 784
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,904 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,154 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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JIB 784 is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JIB 784, 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 JIB 784 registered?

JIB 784 is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JIB 784 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 784 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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