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R988 NOJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 NOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,729 miles

Emmisions only just past advise cat to be looked at.

Front brakes felt to lock out early on the service brakes.

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 53,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor 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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R988 NOJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R988 NOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R988 NOJ registered?

R988 NOJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R988 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 NOJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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