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R443 JCU

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,078 mi
Last recorded37,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 JCU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,438 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,069 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,655 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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R443 JCU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R443 JCU, 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 R443 JCU registered?

R443 JCU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R443 JCU safe to buy?

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