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R741 JVE

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 JVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s sill panel has a repair done with filler

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,356 miles

Body work on offside rear wing is fractured at old accident repair.

Gear box is leaking oil from Offside inner driveshaft area.

Offside driveshaft inner joint is loose in gearbox.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 69,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Body work on offside rear wing is fractured at old accident repair.

Gear box is leaking oil from Offside inner driveshaft area.

Offside driveshaft inner joint is loose in gearbox.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,561 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 61,557 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

filler in o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,482 miles

Please see advisory sheet No 701706906088

Fail 6 Jan 2006 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet slam panel not welded to o/s inner wing and damaged by headlamp mountings.

Both headlamp aims on their upper and outer limits, and o/s unit slightly loose on mounts.

Both lower ball joint gaiters split and slight play in joints.

Both outer sills damaged.

Damaged/repair to spare wheel well and o/s/r chassis leg.

Front brake discs rusty and 21% front brake imbalance.

N/S wiper blade split.

N/s/R tyre tread low.

O/S/F inner wing damaged/repaired.

rear footbrake readings low.

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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R741 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R741 JVE, 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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R741 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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