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R140 JGB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 JGB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,816 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 78,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight score marks in zone a

Fail 1 May 2007 47,663 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 47,663 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R140 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R140 JGB, 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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R140 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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