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R264 JDL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 JDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,520 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

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

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

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

Motifs removed from rear view mirror.

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

n/s door mirror damaged and glass missing.

n/s washer not working.

n/s/r lamp damaged.

p.a.s drivebelt shows age splitting.

p.a.s. hoses and pump damp.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temp. repair n/s/r lamp.

n/s door mirror damaged and loose.

p.a.s. steering belt in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,498 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temp. repair n/s/r lamp.

n/s door mirror damaged and loose.

p.a.s. steering belt in poor condition.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,146 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn eneven

nearside front cv boot starting to perish

nearside wing mirror damaged

radiator corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,120 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn eneven

nearside front cv boot starting to perish

nearside wing mirror damaged

radiator corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,768 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)

damage to n/s/f wing

engine oil leaks

interior heater control damaged

passenger door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,768 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

damage to n/s/f wing

engine oil leaks

interior heater control damaged

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,527 miles

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

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

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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R264 JDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R264 JDL, 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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R264 JDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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