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R807 JFV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,967 mi
Last recorded76,967 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 JFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Mar 2008 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 69,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,110 miles

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

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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R807 JFV 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R807 JFV, 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 R807 JFV registered?

R807 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R807 JFV safe to buy?

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