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R334 JOJ

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,834 mi
Last recorded79,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 JOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,834 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread area

front / rear number plates starting to distort

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s door mirror casing damaged

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake pipe corroded - around n/s/r joint section

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,808 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 70,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,886 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 64,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,666 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 59,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 54,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,632 miles

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

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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R334 JOJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R334 JOJ, 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 R334 JOJ registered?

R334 JOJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R334 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 JOJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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