CarVerify

Free Car Check

R34 BJN

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,388 mi
Last recorded105,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 BJN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,388 miles

o/s/r tyre split and perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 100,335 miles

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump weeping

Fail 13 May 2014 100,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump weeping

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,097 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 94,023 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,969 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,525 miles

centre stop lamp has one bulb not working

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

oil level low

power steering hose at the back of the engine damp

radiator slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 75,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,891 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 64,662 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 64,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 60,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 60,753 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R34 BJN is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R34 BJN, 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

How do I check the history of R34 BJN?

You can check the full history of R34 BJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R34 BJN registered?

R34 BJN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R34 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 BJN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R34 BJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R34 BJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.