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R825 JBV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 JBV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,827 miles

front suspension points getting corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge and getting low

rear beam getting corroded

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,042 miles

both outer and under sills getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

offside front tyre close to limit

rear section of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,079 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,404 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear tyre rubber perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,758 miles

both rear outer sills getting corroded

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,525 miles

both outer sills getting corroded

both rear tyre inner and outer walls getting perished

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,356 miles

centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

poor image nearside headlamp

some play front tie bar front bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,061 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

front number plate cracked

front pads half worn

nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,092 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge and getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,336 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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R825 JBV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R825 JBV, 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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R825 JBV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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