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R114 CVH

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 CVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,377 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,833 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,179 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Dec 2008 70,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,670 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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R114 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R114 CVH, 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 R114 CVH registered?

R114 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R114 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 CVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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