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R229 JWV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,737 mi
Last recorded118,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 JWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,737 miles

Damage to nearside front wing.

battery clamp missing.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 118,737 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Damage to nearside front wing.

battery clamp missing.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,600 miles

Battery clamp missing.

Damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,324 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,012 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,541 miles

Battery insecure

damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,953 miles

Battery insecure

damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 87,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,394 miles

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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R229 JWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R229 JWV, 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 R229 JWV registered?

R229 JWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R229 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 JWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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