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R103 RJR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,206 mi
Last recorded112,206 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RJR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,206 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 112,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,708 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 94,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,271 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,622 miles

front brake discs worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,308 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,507 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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R103 RJR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R103 RJR, 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 R103 RJR registered?

R103 RJR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R103 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 RJR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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