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R945 CJV

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 CJV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,338 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/front tyre close & perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,919 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearsde rear tyre heavily perished

offside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,905 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearsde rear tyre heavily perished

offside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,375 miles

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion in places

both outer sills in poor condition

exhaust in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

nearside trackrod end has slight play in ball joint

offside fornt brake showing signs of overheating

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre punctured

Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion in places

both outer sills in poor condition

exhaust in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

nearside trackrod end has slight play in ball joint

offside fornt brake showing signs of overheating

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 28 May 2013 78,423 miles

front and rear brake pipe slight corrison

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 28 May 2013 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear brake pipe slight corrison

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,914 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both sills in poor condition

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,914 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both sills in poor condition

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2011 67,691 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 24 May 2011 67,687 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car missfiring

coolant level low

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 60,887 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,958 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear tyre has cut in thread not deep to cords

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear tyre has cut in thread not deep to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,220 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,982 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 45,982 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R945 CJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R945 CJV, 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 R945 CJV registered?

R945 CJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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