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R755 JFM

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,297 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/rear arches/brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,777 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

srs light on

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,946 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on sills/brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2009 91,381 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

surface corrosion on sills/brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,311 miles

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

srs light is on

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,874 miles

front brakes operating on maximum limit of inbalance †engine poor running

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,527 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2005 61,175 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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R755 JFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R755 JFM, 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 R755 JFM registered?

R755 JFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R755 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 JFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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