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R13 BJW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,383 mi
Last recorded20,383 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 BJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 20,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 15,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 10,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 9,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 9,254 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 9,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 9,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 8,842 miles

Cracks on N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 8,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 8,519 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,089 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 7,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,607 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall worn

Fail 15 Aug 2008 6,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,046 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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R13 BJW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R13 BJW, 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 R13 BJW registered?

R13 BJW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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