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R58 JBD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 JBD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,560 miles

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

both front tyres wear thinner on iner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wear thinner on iner edges

n/s door mirror repaired with tape and a bit lose

Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,471 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,128 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,829 miles

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

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 12 Jan 2006 39,829 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel getting long

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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R58 JBD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R58 JBD, 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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R58 JBD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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