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R612 VJH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,993 mi
Last recorded65,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 VJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,993 miles

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,364 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish and wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,364 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish and wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,851 miles

Both Outer Driveshaft GAitors Perishing

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 3 May 2013 38,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,644 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,643 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

rear tyres are perrished

rocker cover leaking

Oil leak

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

rear box of exhaust is coroaded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,198 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,276 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,276 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,063 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,209 miles

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

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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R612 VJH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R612 VJH, 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 R612 VJH registered?

R612 VJH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R612 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 VJH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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