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R32 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,077 mi
Last recorded46,077 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear Tyre cracked

unable to check nearside front seat/seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 46,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear Tyre cracked

power sterring pump noisy

unable to check nearside front seat/seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,165 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 22,165 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,836 miles

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

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

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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R32 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R32 JOB, 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 R32 JOB registered?

R32 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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