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R997 CJO

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,366 mi
Last recorded110,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 CJO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

tyres offside rear cut on outer wall

Fail 5 Jun 2015 110,354 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyres offside rear cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,786 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 101,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 101,781 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 77,437 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,018 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,625 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre perished

srs light on

Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre perished

srs light on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,292 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,978 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,780 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,202 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R997 CJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R997 CJO, 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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R997 CJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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