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R211 JPA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,555 mi
Last recorded62,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 JPA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,104 miles

front brake pad wear

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pad wear

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,233 miles

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

exhaust rattle et cat

Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust rattle et cat

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,240 miles

repairs to exhaust system no leaks at retesting

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,794 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight brake bind on nearside rear

Fail 29 Mar 2008 48,794 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

very slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,126 miles

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

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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R211 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 62.5%.

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 R211 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.

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What year was R211 JPA registered?

R211 JPA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R211 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 JPA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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