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R409 JGR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 JGR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,282 miles

Offside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 51,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,854 miles

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

Front 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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R409 JGR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R409 JGR, 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 R409 JGR registered?

R409 JGR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R409 JGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 JGR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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