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R118 CFU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,551 mi
Last recorded52,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 CFU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,551 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,366 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,752 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty.

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,798 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering has slight movement in rack (offside track rod)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,080 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,423 miles

Both osr and nsr brake flexyhose ferules starting to corrode

osr brake has slight bind

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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R118 CFU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R118 CFU, 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 R118 CFU registered?

R118 CFU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R118 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 CFU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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