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R130 CFU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 CFU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,683 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to rear wheel arch's

front brake pad's look to be getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,386 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to rear wheel arch's

front brake pad's look to be getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in off side rear and near side lower wheel arches

tailgate open warning light stays on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,851 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in off side rear and near side lower wheel arches

tailgate open warning light stays on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,471 miles

engine/gearbox oily

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,564 miles

gearbox oily

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2009 48,622 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oily

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,746 miles

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

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

power steering belt perrished

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

power steering belt perrishing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine a bit oily

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

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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R130 CFU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R130 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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R130 CFU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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