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R329 JRP

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,094 mi
Last recorded115,094 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 JRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,094 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake pipes into cylinders corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,590 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear brakes out of balance

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

Pass 2 May 2008 100,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 100,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brakes out of balance

Rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 93,533 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 86,557 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 86,557 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R329 JRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R329 JRP, 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 R329 JRP registered?

R329 JRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R329 JRP safe to buy?

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