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R886 JFC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 JFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,644 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,644 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,441 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 109,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 109,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 108,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 105,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 2,351 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 102,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R886 JFC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R886 JFC, 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 R886 JFC registered?

R886 JFC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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