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R135 GJE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 GJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

LOWER RADIATOR VERY CORRODED/WEAK

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,125 miles

n/s/r brake effort low

slight body corrosion

steering rack damp

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,623 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 14 Nov 2007 71,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,949 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

un able to see brake pads

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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R135 GJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R135 GJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R135 GJE registered?

R135 GJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R135 GJE safe to buy?

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