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R26 CDT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,901 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,840 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides, various (5.2.6)

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front brake stiff to turn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,577 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper split on ends, engine oil leak, slight difference in front brake effort rise, front pads have 3-4 mm friction material left.

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,090 miles

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

engine oil leak

radiator leaking and wipers split on ends.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,089 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded various outer sills (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

radiator leaking and wipers split on ends.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,581 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

suggest tracking gets checked

vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,377 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

suggest tracking gets checked

vehicle has surface corrosion

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 58,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,675 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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R26 CDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R26 CDT, 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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R26 CDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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