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R577 JCW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,104 mi
Last recorded11,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 JCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,002 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,048 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 107,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,721 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 96,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,658 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 79,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R577 JCW 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 58.3%.

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 R577 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

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What year was R577 JCW registered?

R577 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R577 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 JCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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