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R228 JJE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,820 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,139 miles

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.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,139 miles

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.

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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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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