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R701 JLG

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,920 mi
Last recorded160,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 JLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,920 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 160,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 156,610 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 153,214 miles

Near side + off side rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 148,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 143,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 143,574 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 135,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 125,094 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracke but is easy to read

Pass 30 May 2009 114,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 102,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,279 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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R701 JLG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R701 JLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R701 JLG registered?

R701 JLG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R701 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 JLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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