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R966 JFV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,504 mi
Last recorded23,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 JFV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 21,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,174 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,328 miles

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

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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R966 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R966 JFV, 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 R966 JFV registered?

R966 JFV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R966 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 JFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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