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R388 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,436 mi
Last recorded80,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,436 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,093 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 16 Jan 2008 75,091 miles

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

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

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,024 miles

OFFSIDE SILL RUSTY

Fail 15 Jan 2007 69,984 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 69,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,003 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 64,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE RUBBING ON COVER †FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

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

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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R388 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R388 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.

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What year was R388 JOB registered?

R388 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R388 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 JOB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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