MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
slight corrosion on inner and outer sill both sides rear
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted ,..rear parts o/s and n/s brake pipes secured by cable ties to outer sleves of hand brake cables which are mounted to body
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bad oil leak from sump area
brake pipes front to rear poor fit
coolant expansion bottle level low signs of leaks around coolant pipes
exhaust back box in very poor condition centr pipe poor
front antiroll bar drop link rubbers splitting
o/s front shocker damp
slight wear in steering rack ends
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R197 CWT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R197 CWT, 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 R197 CWT registered?
R197 CWT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R197 CWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 CWT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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