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R82 JGE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,032 mi
Last recorded81,032 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 JGE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,032 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,236 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,632 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,632 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,051 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,057 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 71,057 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,878 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,129 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,341 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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R82 JGE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R82 JGE, 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 R82 JGE registered?

R82 JGE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R82 JGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 JGE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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