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R964 JCW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 JCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wiper splitting at ends

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,284 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,079 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,819 miles

Rear wiper splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,279 miles

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,205 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,205 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 64,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,192 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,394 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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R964 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R964 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 R964 JCW registered?

R964 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R964 JCW safe to buy?

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