MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R147 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R147 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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What year was R147 JGB registered?
R147 JGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R147 JGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R147 JGB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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