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R418 JTE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,692 mi
Last recorded88,692 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 JTE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 83,442 miles

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

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

surface corrosion along nearside outer sill

surface corrosion along offside outer sill.

Pass 4 May 2012 79,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 73,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,401 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 18 May 2006 51,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 48,782 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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R418 JTE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R418 JTE, 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 R418 JTE registered?

R418 JTE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R418 JTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 JTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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