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S236 CJL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 CJL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,423 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,767 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre...

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,233 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 79,233 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,975 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 75,904 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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S236 CJL 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 S236 CJL, 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 S236 CJL?

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What year was S236 CJL registered?

S236 CJL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S236 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 CJL 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.

Does S236 CJL have outstanding finance?

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