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R249 CVH

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,391 mi
Last recorded84,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 CVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light indicating srs fault

nearside front corroded

nearside rear wing bumper and door damaged

nearside wing edge corroded

offside front bumper damaged

offside front wing edge corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,901 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag warning lamp indicating srs bag fault

front bumper damaged

nearside door and quarter panel damaged

offside and nearside sill panels dented

offside front fog lamp cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,530 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

appers to be accident damage to os chassis rail. borderline pass, adv repairs..

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,082 miles

ENGINE TEMP GETTING HOT COOLING FAN WORKING

nsf tyre side wall cut slightly

nsr flixable brake hose marked

power steering slight mist osf inner wing

rear number plate letter h marked slightly

rear shockers slight mist

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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R249 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R249 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 R249 CVH registered?

R249 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R249 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 CVH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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