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R681 CJN

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,885 mi
Last recorded92,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 CJN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,885 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,186 miles

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

screen cracked under wipers

Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,472 miles

Front number plate starting to separate slightly

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,084 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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R681 CJN 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 66.7%.

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 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 R681 CJN, 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 R681 CJN?

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What year was R681 CJN registered?

R681 CJN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R681 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 CJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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