MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre brake light bulb inoperative
engine oil leak
exhaust back box corroded
main to rear and rear short b.pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
centre brake light bulb inoperative
engine oil leak
exhaust back box corroded
main to rear and rear short b.pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre worn
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
o/s rear brake low effert only 85 kg n/s 140 kg
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear o/s brake lower reading than n/s and requires inspection in near future.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear o/s brake lower reading than n/s and requires inspection in near future.
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R228 JJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R228 JJE, 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 R228 JJE registered?
R228 JJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R228 JJE safe to buy?
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