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R230 JVV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,568 mi
Last recorded52,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 JVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Fail 31 May 2016 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" blade fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 28 May 2015 45,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid on offside inner wing and chassis below.Possibly due to over filling as no leaks were found

Fail 28 May 2015 45,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid on offside inner wing and chassis below.Possibly due to over filling as no leaks were found

Fail 27 May 2014 43,780 miles

Drivers door check strap is not connected

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside wiper is split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 43,780 miles

Drivers door check strap is not connected

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside wiper is split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 42,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 40,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2012 40,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 37,034 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 37,006 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)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 34,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 32,748 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 31,375 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 28,852 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,685 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 24,685 miles

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

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

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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R230 JVV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R230 JVV, 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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R230 JVV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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