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R709 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,538 mi
Last recorded152,538 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,538 miles

o/s/front & n/s/rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion of vehicle underside ie: chassis & floors

Pass 27 Oct 2014 148,956 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear outer wheel arch marked & slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 143,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 140,267 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear bumper slight damage

o/s/front wing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 136,030 miles

o/s/ & n/s/ middle outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,036 miles

Oil leak

advise slight binding in o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2010 128,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise slight binding in o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2009 121,875 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear end of vehicle been repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2009 121,787 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear end of vehicle been repaired

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,099 miles

slight exhaust blowing at middle pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 92,205 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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R709 JOB 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 83.3%.

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 R709 JOB, 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 R709 JOB registered?

R709 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R709 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 JOB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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