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R420 JVV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,983 mi
Last recorded125,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 JVV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 114,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear service brakes are very slightly down on effort

boyh wiper blades are slightly frayed

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 104,075 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 84,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 78,510 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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R420 JVV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R420 JVV, 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 R420 JVV registered?

R420 JVV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R420 JVV safe to buy?

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