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R179 JFV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 JFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2012 63,966 miles

advise 35 % brake inbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,771 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 59,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have screws in tread

Pass 15 May 2009 56,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 56,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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)

wear on outer edges of front tyres,advise tracking check.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wear on outer edges of front tyres,advise tracking check.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,460 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,982 miles

both rear tyres side walls perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2006 40,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres side walls perrished

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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R179 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R179 JFV, 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 R179 JFV registered?

R179 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R179 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 JFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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