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R243 JFR

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,971 mi
Last recorded68,971 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 JFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,971 miles

O/S/OUTER SILL BY THE O/S/F DOOR IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F DROP LINK IS WORN

THE N/S/OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

THE O/S/R BRAKE PIPE AT THE CLIP IS CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING HOSES AND PIPES ARE DAMP WITH OIL AND THE PUMP

Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,971 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/OUTER SILL BY THE O/S/F DOOR IS CORRODED

THE N/S/F DROP LINK IS WORN

THE N/S/OUTER SILL IS CORRODED

THE O/S/R BRAKE PIPE AT THE CLIP IS CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING HOSES AND PIPES ARE DAMP WITH OIL AND THE PUMP

Pass 19 May 2008 63,199 miles

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP

Fail 17 May 2008 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PIPE IS DAMP

Pass 15 May 2007 53,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2007 53,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,700 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,700 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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R243 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R243 JFR, 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 R243 JFR registered?

R243 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R243 JFR safe to buy?

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