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R267 CVH

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,687 mi
Last recorded59,687 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 CVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,687 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

alternater belt deteriorated

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,487 miles

1 blub out on high level stop light

Battery insecure

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

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

brake fluild level on min

condensation n/s headlight

dampness around PAS pump and res

front pads getting low

lighted washer jets fitted

n/s/f washer jet partically blocked

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s lower sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe into flexi

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,487 miles

1 blub out on high level stop light

Battery insecure

brake fluild level on min

condensation n/s headlight

dampness around PAS pump and res

front pads getting low

lighted washer jets fitted

n/s/f washer jet partically blocked

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s lower sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe into flexi

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,913 miles

baby seat fitted - n/s/r - seat belt not disconnected

n/s washer jet partially blocked

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

rear wiper blade split

slight power steering oil leak at o/s/f inner wing

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

Fail 27 Feb 2009 50,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baby seat fitted - n/s/r - seat belt not disconnected

n/s washer jet partially blocked

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

rear wiper blade split

slight power steering oil leak at o/s/f inner wing

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,302 miles

battery insecure

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

slight bind on o/s/r brake when handbrake applied

slight oil leaks at - engine and power steering pump

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible brake pipes)- o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates) and front to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,302 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)

battery insecure

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

slight bind on o/s/r brake when handbrake applied

slight oil leaks at - engine and power steering pump

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible brake pipes)- o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates) and front to rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,477 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread and nail in tyre

odd size tyres front to rear axle

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

slight bind on o/s/r brake when handbrake applied

slight oil leak at power steering pump

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,477 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread and nail in tyre

odd size tyres front to rear axle

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

slight bind on o/s/r brake when handbrake applied

slight oil leak at power steering pump

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,321 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baby seat fitted n/s rear - seat belt not disconnected

odd size tyres front to rear (ie f/185 r/195)

poss slight oil leak on p/steering pipe

slight low effort at o/s/r foot brake advise check condition

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into flexis) and on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into b/plates)

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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R267 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R267 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 R267 CVH registered?

R267 CVH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R267 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 CVH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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