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R79 JTW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

20,295 mi
Last recorded20,295 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 JTW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 20,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 20,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 19,739 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 18,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2014 18,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 17,931 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perished

power steering system damp no leaks found during test

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2012 17,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 17,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 16,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,874 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 15,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,840 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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R79 JTW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R79 JTW, 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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R79 JTW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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