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R122 TFJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 TFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,037 miles

water leak from inlet manifold area

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

water leak from inlet manifold area

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 91,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,083 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,161 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 81,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid below max

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,496 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid below max

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,721 miles

Advis slight play in steering rack offside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,711 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,711 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s side repeater loose †h/lamp poor beam pat †sligfht play o/s rack

Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,506 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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R122 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R122 TFJ, 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 R122 TFJ registered?

R122 TFJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R122 TFJ safe to buy?

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