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R482 JCW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 JCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 50,702 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,758 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 42,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,320 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,439 miles

leak on gearbox

srs light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,591 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear 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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R482 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R482 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R482 JCW?

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What year was R482 JCW registered?

R482 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R482 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 JCW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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