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R411 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,622 mi
Last recorded64,622 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

RegistrationR411 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,622 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,749 miles

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

footbrake slightly spongy

Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,369 miles

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

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

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

front wipers both deteriorated slightly

slight play in offside steering (enclosed by gaiter)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,178 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,871 miles

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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R411 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple 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 R411 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 R411 JOB registered?

R411 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R411 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 JOB 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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