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R124 JBR

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 JBR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,299 miles

surface rust to main brake pipes

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to wheel arches

exhaust front pipe and cat very poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,081 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 83,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrsion to fuel tank.

front number plate poor condition.

n/s/f tyre side wall poor condition.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,446 miles

n/s/r tyre slight runout.exhaust poor condition.surface rust to brake pipes.underbody corrosion.fuel tank poor condition.corrosion to front discs.o/s/f tyre worn on edges.c,v gaiters poor condition.corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 28 Oct 2006 77,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,274 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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R124 JBR is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R124 JBR, 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 R124 JBR registered?

R124 JBR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R124 JBR safe to buy?

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