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R304 JBU

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 JBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 69,675 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,673 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 66,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bald 175/65/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,263 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe with flex (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,082 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,572 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,572 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,081 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 47,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,432 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,249 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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R304 JBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R304 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.

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R304 JBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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