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R563 JVA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 JVA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,069 miles

both number plates deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

power steering pump wet

Fail 5 Jun 2014 90,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

power steering pump wet

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,720 miles

Both front CV Boots deteriorated

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 75,841 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,236 miles

travel on handbrake

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear gearbox mount bolt loose

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,236 miles

Oil leak

advise rear gearbox mount bolt loose

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 May 2010 61,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight p/s leak

Fail 24 May 2010 61,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight p/s leak

Fail 23 May 2009 49,683 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 49,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,846 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,517 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2006 42,517 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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R563 JVA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R563 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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R563 JVA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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