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R65 JFV

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 JFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 88,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 86,711 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 85,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,842 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2014 84,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 83,838 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside outer sill corroding

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper rubber deteriorated to excess

Fail 17 May 2013 83,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside outer sill corroding

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper rubber deteriorated to excess

Pass 17 May 2012 82,858 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 81,932 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front plate cracked

Fail 16 May 2011 81,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 80,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 78,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 74,365 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,733 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,667 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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R65 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R65 JFV, 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 R65 JFV registered?

R65 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R65 JFV safe to buy?

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