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R462 CJX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,049 mi
Last recorded62,049 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 CJX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,049 miles

front number plate broken / noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,181 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished....

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,498 miles

wheel trims fitted time of test

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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R462 CJX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R462 CJX, 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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How do I check the history of R462 CJX?

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What year was R462 CJX registered?

R462 CJX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R462 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 CJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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