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R669 PJR

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 PJR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,689 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,239 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,991 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,991 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,787 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,788 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,749 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,096 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti-roll link bushes perished

rfont brake discs worn

slight oil leak from rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,386 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 65,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,614 miles

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

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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R669 PJR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R669 PJR, 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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R669 PJR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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