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R828 RJM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,166 mi
Last recorded77,166 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 RJM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,166 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear numberplate breaking up

steering wheel centre/air bag damaged

washers could be better

Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear numberplate breaking up

steering wheel centre/air bag damaged

washers could be better

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,952 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Feathering to N/S/F tyre

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

Note airbag appears to have been previously deployed

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

Rear number plate is discoloured

Surface corrosion to fuel tank straps

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,952 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Feathering to N/S/F tyre

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

Note airbag appears to have been previously deployed

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

Rear number plate is discoloured

Surface corrosion to fuel tank straps

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,880 miles

Corrosion to fuel tank and straps

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NOTE steering wheel centre is taped up

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Powered steering resivoir appears oily

Rack appears oily

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

Rear number plate backing is breaking up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,760 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,760 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Air bag on steering wheel has been taped over

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RJM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R828 RJM, 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 R828 RJM registered?

R828 RJM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R828 RJM safe to buy?

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