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R483 JVA

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 JVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,832 miles

Nearside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2018 108,605 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,164 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,845 miles

h/brake cables seized?

Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,845 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)

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

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

h/brake cables seized?

Fail 17 Nov 2014 106,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,881 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 May 2012 95,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,790 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,875 miles

n/s/r sidelamp came on when tapped

o/s/r sidelamp dim

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,313 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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R483 JVA is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R483 JVA, 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 R483 JVA registered?

R483 JVA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R483 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 JVA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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