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R210 JEC

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 JEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine sump has amisting of oil.

gearbox has a misting of oil around casing.

n/s & o/ sills have some blistering (half way along)

n/s/r tyre has a small screw in tread.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,682 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine sump has amisting of oil.

gearbox has a misting of oil around casing.

n/s & o/ sills have some blistering (half way along)

n/s/r tyre has a small screw in tread.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,128 miles

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

engine & gearbox have minor oil leaks.

engine showing signs of a coolant leak.

n/s & o/s front wipers vert slight splitting at ends.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

engine & gearbox have minor oil leaks.

engine showing signs of a coolant leak.

n/s & o/s front wipers vert slight splitting at ends.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,630 miles

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

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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R210 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R210 JEC, 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 R210 JEC registered?

R210 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R210 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 JEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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