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C2 NCC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NCC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,656 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 41,643 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,801 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,801 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,650 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,727 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,180 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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C2 NCC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C2 NCC, 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 C2 NCC registered?

C2 NCC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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