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R765 JOB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,019 mi
Last recorded42,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 JOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,019 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,384 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres down to 3mm

rear silencer surface corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,839 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,839 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,215 miles

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

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

radiator fan not working

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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R765 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R765 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 R765 JOB registered?

R765 JOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R765 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 JOB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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