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R189 JPA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 JPA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,875 miles

rear tyrewalls perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,017 miles

outersills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,959 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,344 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,709 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,347 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,171 miles

Oil leak engine bay area.........

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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R189 JPA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R189 JPA, 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 R189 JPA registered?

R189 JPA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R189 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 JPA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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