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R74 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,362 miles

SRS Light on

Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SRS Light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 91,933 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,501 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 89,499 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,023 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 84,708 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Jul 2006 84,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to crack

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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R74 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R74 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 R74 JOB registered?

R74 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R74 JOB safe to buy?

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