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R568 CJA

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 CJA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 104,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 104,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Radiator worn

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,829 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,199 miles

brake fluid low ft pads low

front wipers worn

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre slightly perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

radiator fins deteriorating

rear exhaust corroding

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres slightly perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2005 61,381 miles

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

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

nearside rear section behind bumper slightly damaged

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2005 61,381 miles

nearside rear section behind bumper slightly damaged

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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R568 CJA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 R568 CJA, 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 R568 CJA registered?

R568 CJA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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