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R744 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,041 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,033 miles

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

N/S door mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

N/S door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,522 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2007 57,074 miles

N/S and O/S Rear outer walls cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 54,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 48,948 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 48,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R744 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R744 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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R744 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R744 JOB safe to buy?

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