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R230 WJB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,212 mi
Last recorded23,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 WJB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,212 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 22,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 12,900 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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R230 WJB 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 R230 WJB, 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 R230 WJB registered?

R230 WJB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R230 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 WJB 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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