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R992 SVJ

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 SVJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,296 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,441 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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R992 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R992 SVJ, 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 R992 SVJ registered?

R992 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R992 SVJ safe to buy?

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