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R269 JCW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 JCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,097 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,627 miles

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

radiator deteriorating

slight gear box oil leak

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

radiator deteriorating

slight gear box oil leak

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,702 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,274 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,416 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,687 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres have shallow cuts around side wall. Recommend immediate replacement before cords / plies become exposed.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 38,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,706 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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R269 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R269 JCW, 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 R269 JCW registered?

R269 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R269 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 JCW shows 14 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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