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V886 JRL

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 JRL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 98,526 miles

outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,465 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,536 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inside edge and perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,008 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,301 miles

n/s/r tyre low,o/s/r tyre perishing

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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V886 JRL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 V886 JRL, 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 27 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V886 JRL?

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What year was V886 JRL registered?

V886 JRL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V886 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 JRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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