MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Near side rear tyre tread slightly perished
Off side rear tyre wearing on edges
Power steering pipes from resevoir are damp
Rear section of exhaust is getting rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in n/s/f of rack
slight play in o/s/f of rack
slight play in steering rack n/s/f
slight play in steering rack o/s/f
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R289 JBR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R289 JBR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R289 JBR?
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What year was R289 JBR registered?
R289 JBR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R289 JBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 JBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R289 JBR have outstanding finance?
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