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R819 JPA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,248 mi
Last recorded52,248 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 JPA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 52,248 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

CORROSION TO REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL

N/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,825 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,183 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 33,467 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 28,886 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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R819 JPA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R819 JPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R819 JPA registered?

R819 JPA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R819 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R819 JPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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