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R532 JFM

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 JFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,628 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre on 3.0mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

advise nearside mirror glass damaged.

advise one of six centre stop lamp bulbs not working.

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,587 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise nearside front tyre on 3.0mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

advise nearside mirror glass damaged.

advise one of six centre stop lamp bulbs not working.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s mirror damaged

n/s repeater lamp not fully secure

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,036 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

n/s mirror damaged

n/s repeater lamp not fully secure

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,395 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,357 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,831 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,831 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

water hose leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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R532 JFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R532 JFM, 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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R532 JFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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