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R76 SJB

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 SJB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,394 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,374 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,906 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,152 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,946 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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R76 SJB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R76 SJB, 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 R76 SJB registered?

R76 SJB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R76 SJB safe to buy?

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