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R817 JPD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,596 mi
Last recorded57,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 JPD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,596 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,474 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,592 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,868 miles

rear tyres wearing thin; exhaust light corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2006 29,868 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,048 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

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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R817 JPD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R817 JPD, 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 R817 JPD registered?

R817 JPD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R817 JPD safe to buy?

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