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R769 BJV

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,355 mi
Last recorded56,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BJV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 56,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four w/arches starting to corrode

engine oil leak

n/s/r w/bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,985 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 39,985 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,236 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,221 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,709 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,709 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,626 miles

near side rear wheel bearing has slight roughness and noisey.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R769 BJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R769 BJV, 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 R769 BJV registered?

R769 BJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R769 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 BJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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