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R319 JPH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,922 mi
Last recorded187,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 JPH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 187,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

off side rear wheel arch corroding

oil leak

roof corroded by both rear door hinges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 180,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking from thermostat area

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 172,458 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel archs/sill ends corroding

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 172,458 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel archs/sill ends corroding

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 164,084 miles

oil leak

rear wheel arch and sill end corroding on both sides

Fail 5 Apr 2012 164,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

rear wheel arch and sill end corroding on both sides

Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,331 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,331 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 144,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 144,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

near side non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 132,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Feb 2009 132,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 125,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2008 125,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 115,959 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 110,457 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2006 110,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R319 JPH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R319 JPH, 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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R319 JPH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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