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R506 JEC

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 JEC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,299 miles

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

movement in offside of steering rack

not all centre stop lamp bulbs working

Fail 7 Apr 2009 100,281 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in offside of steering rack

not all centre stop lamp bulbs working

Pass 1 May 2008 97,346 miles

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2008 197,242 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,883 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 78,883 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,806 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 62,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R506 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R506 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 R506 JEC registered?

R506 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R506 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 JEC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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