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R996 JVE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 JVE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 110,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 105,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 5 May 2010 99,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,565 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust rusty

some suspension bushes weak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 93,517 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

centre exhaust rusty

some suspension bushes weak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside check strap not attatched

very slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2008 78,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside check strap not attatched

very slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,279 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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R996 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R996 JVE, 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 R996 JVE registered?

R996 JVE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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