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R42 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,377 miles

front tyres wearing on inne4r edge

wiper self park not working

Fail 7 Apr 2010 120,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inne4r edge

wiper self park not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,023 miles

N/S wiper rubber starting to split

O/S wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 109,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S wiper rubber starting to split

O/S wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,026 miles

N/S wiper arm hits bonnet

O/S/R bumper cover coming away from mounting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,524 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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R42 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R42 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 R42 JOB registered?

R42 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R42 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 JOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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