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R828 JAA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 JAA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,412 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 102,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear and offside front shock absorber damp

oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front drop links slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,216 miles

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

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

front discs surface corrosion present

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2005 74,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 74,514 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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R828 JAA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R828 JAA, 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 R828 JAA registered?

R828 JAA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R828 JAA safe to buy?

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