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R891 BJV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,356 mi
Last recorded123,356 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 BJV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,356 miles

rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,358 miles

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

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR tyre worn on edges and slightly perished in tread area

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR tyre worn on edges and slightly perished in tread area

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake cylinders shown signs of corrision

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 99,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,000 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,942 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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R891 BJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R891 BJV, 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 R891 BJV registered?

R891 BJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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