MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers seat belt buckle operation a little stiff in operation
nearside rear bumper damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seat belt buckle operation a little stiff in operation
nearside rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condition of rear exhaust system
wipers do not stop in park position when turned off
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of rear exhaust system
wipers do not stop in park position when turned off
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R129 JVE 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 R129 JVE, 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 R129 JVE registered?
R129 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R129 JVE safe to buy?
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