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R124 JYJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,450 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,746 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,135 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 JYJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

R124 JYJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R124 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 JYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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