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R295 JBU

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 JBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 81,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,721 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,432 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,200 miles

rear tyrs distorting

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,920 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,647 miles

slight play in offside rack end

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,542 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,615 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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R295 JBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R295 JBU, 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

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What year was R295 JBU registered?

R295 JBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R295 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 JBU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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