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R686 JPB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 JPB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,708 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to rear

front brake discs worn

number plates poor

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,950 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,117 miles

Rear centre seatbelt missing

Long handbrake travel but has reserve movement

Major iol leaks from engine

Offside tyre tread worn un-evenly(worn more on inner edge)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,117 miles

Long handbrake travel but has reserve movement

Major iol leaks from engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside tyre tread worn un-evenly(worn more on inner edge)

Rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,702 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 57,940 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,325 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 45,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to crack badley

offside front anti roll bar droplink starting to split

offside front tyre close to limit

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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R686 JPB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R686 JPB, 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 R686 JPB registered?

R686 JPB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 October 1998.

Is R686 JPB safe to buy?

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