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R711 JRN

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,754 mi
Last recorded129,754 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 JRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,754 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 129,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,026 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,312 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

engine oil leak

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,315 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

front pads half worn

some play steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2008 97,315 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both c.v boots getting perished

front pads half worn

some play steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,933 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust getting corroded

front antiroll bar drop-links getting perished

front cv boots getting perished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,644 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

some play steering rack

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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R711 JRN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R711 JRN, 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 R711 JRN registered?

R711 JRN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R711 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 JRN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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