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R430 JWV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,821 mi
Last recorded68,821 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 JWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,821 miles

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

exhaust back box shows signs of wear

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust back box shows signs of wear

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror is cracked

offside wiper is split

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,448 miles

nearside door mirror is cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,343 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside front tyre vwearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside front tyre vwearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,709 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 48,709 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres badly perishing on outer side walls

Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres badly perishing on outer side walls

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,585 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,585 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering rack is damp

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,329 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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R430 JWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R430 JWV, 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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R430 JWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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