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R136 CVH

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 CVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,089 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 72,089 miles

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,687 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,061 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,060 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,758 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,121 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,466 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 58,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,727 miles

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

oil leak

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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R136 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R136 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 R136 CVH registered?

R136 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R136 CVH safe to buy?

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