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R174 CWU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,665 mi
Last recorded147,665 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 CWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 147,665 miles

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

SRS light illuminated of dash

nearside and offside front to rear sill areas slightly corroded around prescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2011 141,746 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,429 miles

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

both wing mirrors in poor condition

nearside and offside sill areas front to rear slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 139,405 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside sill areas front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 123,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 113,182 miles

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

nearside front tyre going bald on inner edge

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 105,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R174 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R174 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R174 CWU registered?

R174 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R174 CWU safe to buy?

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