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R26 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,711 miles

front suspension links worn

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,581 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal anti slip

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,719 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 51,456 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 51,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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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R26 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R26 JOB, 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 R26 JOB registered?

R26 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R26 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 JOB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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