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R253 CHL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,077 mi
Last recorded57,077 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 CHL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 57,077 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 55,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 55,601 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,085 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 52,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 50,661 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 50,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 49,018 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 49,018 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 47,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 47,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,860 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 43,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2005 43,498 miles

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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R253 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R253 CHL, 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 R253 CHL registered?

R253 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R253 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 CHL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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