MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
OIL IN WATER'HEAD GASKET ?
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
OIL IN WATER'HEAD GASKET ?
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
EMISSION'S NOT TESTED NO OIL
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
parking brake cloce to end of travel
wiper blades starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R196 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.
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What year was R196 CWU registered?
R196 CWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R196 CWU safe to buy?
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