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R943 JRF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,816 mi
Last recorded79,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 JRF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 79,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 78,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,215 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2006 74,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 70,371 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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R943 JRF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R943 JRF, 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 R943 JRF registered?

R943 JRF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R943 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 JRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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