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R231 JJE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,989 mi
Last recorded96,989 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 JJE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished.

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished.

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,217 miles

brake bind n/s/r.

o/s/f tyre cracking in the tread.

play in o/s/f tiebar.

rear tyres on 2mm and perished.

wireing under the bonnet for head lights.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre Stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,481 miles

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

Eng coolant low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre Stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,689 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,687 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 45,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,771 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 34,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,952 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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R231 JJE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R231 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 R231 JJE registered?

R231 JJE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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