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R551 JCD

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,045 mi
Last recorded43,045 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 JCD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,045 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,024 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,024 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,592 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust very corroded

n/s mirror broken

n/s/f shocker damp

power steering pipes damp

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,143 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 6,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 5,461 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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R551 JCD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R551 JCD, 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 R551 JCD registered?

R551 JCD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R551 JCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 JCD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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