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R556 JFR

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,978 mi
Last recorded80,978 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 JFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,171 miles

front registation plate cracked

outer sills rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,415 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE PADS NEEDED SOON

OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,742 miles

exhaust backbox rusty

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s and n/s sills rusty

sump plug leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

n/s sill rusty

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,316 miles

rear foot brakes need looking at

Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,316 miles

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

rear foot brakes need looking at

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,391 miles

number plate damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,034 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,761 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,037 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,605 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,734 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,387 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,387 miles

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

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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R556 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R556 JFR, 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 R556 JFR registered?

R556 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R556 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 JFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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