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R379 JLG

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,242 mi
Last recorded93,242 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 JLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,963 miles

Inner o/s/r tyre side wall looks like it may have been ran under pressure.

Lots of play in wiper linkage.

N/s/f inner alloy wheel buckled.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,927 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner o/s/r tyre side wall looks like it may have been ran under pressure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lots of play in wiper linkage.

N/s/f inner alloy wheel buckled.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,410 miles

Both front tyres only 2mm in places.

N/S/f alloy wheel buckled.

Oil leak on the upper front of engine

Slight binding on the n/s/r brake.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,410 miles

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

Both front tyres only 2mm in places.

N/S/f alloy wheel buckled.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak on the upper front of engine

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

Slight binding on the n/s/r brake.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,135 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,467 miles

near side wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,614 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R379 JLG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R379 JLG, 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 R379 JLG registered?

R379 JLG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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