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R98 JFR

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,108 mi
Last recorded42,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 JFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked and over 11 years old.

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 41,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked and over 11 years old.

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,200 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,197 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converter deteriorated/ rattling

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,358 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,209 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,209 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,871 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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R98 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R98 JFR, 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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R98 JFR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R98 JFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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