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R675 JJO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,821 mi
Last recorded128,821 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 JJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 128,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,827 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all rear brake pipes.

o/s and n/s/f outer cv boots deteriorated.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all rear brake pipes.

o/s and n/s/f outer cv boots deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,919 miles

both c/v gaiters starting to perish

n/side rear brake low on effort rec / insp

rear silencer starting to corrode

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both c/v gaiters starting to perish

n/side rear brake low on effort rec / insp

rear silencer starting to corrode

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2010 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 89,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 81,647 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wheel rims dented slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 67,726 miles

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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R675 JJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R675 JJO, 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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R675 JJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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