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R793 JRP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 JRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,579 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,759 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,794 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,772 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 43,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,002 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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R793 JRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R793 JRP, 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 R793 JRP registered?

R793 JRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R793 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 JRP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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