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R120 JGB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 JGB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

pipe to inlet manifold split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,511 miles

nearside front brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 67,261 miles

lower edge of radiator corroded, cooling fan insecure

n/s sill corroded along lower edge (not to excess)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,707 miles

radiator cooling fins corroded along bottom edge(not leaking)

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,414 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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R120 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R120 JGB, 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 R120 JGB registered?

R120 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R120 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 JGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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