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R547 PJM

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,417 mi
Last recorded114,417 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 PJM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,417 miles

Oil leak

inner sills and front crossmember getting corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

inner sills and front crossmember getting corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 108,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front chassis getting corroded

tank straps getting corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 108,571 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front chassis getting corroded

tank straps getting corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 106,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 98,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,000 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 86,404 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 86,400 miles

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

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

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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R547 PJM 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 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 R547 PJM, 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 R547 PJM registered?

R547 PJM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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