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R942 JRH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 JRH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 95,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all brake pipes coverd in underseal not allowing full inspection

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/f seat belt stiff

outer cv boots lightly cracked

rear number plate slightly disstorted

sills rusty

slight play in inner rack joint

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,926 miles

only just passed emissions.near side front seat belt catch stiff.exhaust front pipe and cat very rusty.all brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.sills rusty.both front outer cv gaitors cracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,059 miles

both cv boots cracked

both front brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

power steering pipes damp

rear number plate slightly distorted

sills rusty

slight play in osf inner steering rack arm

two leds on high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,059 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both cv boots cracked

both front brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

power steering pipes damp

rear number plate slightly distorted

sills rusty

slight play in osf inner steering rack arm

two leds on high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on both rear brake pipes at joint to wheel cylinders

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 72,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,697 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear 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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R942 JRH 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 60%.

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 R942 JRH, 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 R942 JRH registered?

R942 JRH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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