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R136 RCJ

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,176 mi
Last recorded104,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RCJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,375 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 78,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,541 miles

n/s/f headlamp on max height aim under body surface corrosion slight oil leak gearbox area o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge corrosion exhaust front sections exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,481 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked and nearside rear near limit outer edge

oil leak to gearbox

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

slight play to offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2008 70,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre tread cracked and nearside rear near limit outer edge

oil leak to gearbox

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

slight play to offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,813 miles

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

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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R136 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R136 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R136 RCJ registered?

R136 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R136 RCJ safe to buy?

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