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R129 JVE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,471 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,887 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,852 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 92,410 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,840 miles

condition of rear exhaust system

wipers do not stop in park position when turned off

Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,014 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 65,014 miles

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.

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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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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R129 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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