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R62 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,654 mi
Last recorded139,654 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 139,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanging low at rear, needs adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 132,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 131,212 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 130,654 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 120,110 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 120,110 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 106,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 87,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 87,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking 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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R62 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R62 JOB, 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 R62 JOB registered?

R62 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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