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R130 RCJ

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,585 mi
Last recorded53,585 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 RCJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,585 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,276 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 46,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,009 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,292 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,283 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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R130 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R130 RCJ, 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 R130 RCJ registered?

R130 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R130 RCJ safe to buy?

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