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R968 JCW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,428 mi
Last recorded35,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 JCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,428 miles

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

both front wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mid exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mid exhaust deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mid exhaust has surface corrosion

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,813 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,986 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,358 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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R968 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R968 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 R968 JCW registered?

R968 JCW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R968 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 JCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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