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R639 JUF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,610 mi
Last recorded133,610 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 JUF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 133,610 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 133,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 124,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around pas reservior

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

wiper blades smear

Fail 30 Mar 2010 123,977 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around pas reservior

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 105,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 105,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 79,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 79,414 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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R639 JUF 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 60%.

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 R639 JUF, 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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R639 JUF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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