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R276 CNA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 CNA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,438 miles

centre brake light inop

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 30 Jun 2012 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

centre brake light inop

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,104 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp slightly affecting pattern

fault on n/s/r door locking mechanism but can open + close

fault on wiper parking

high level brake light inop

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear indicator colours fading

Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp slightly affecting pattern

fault on n/s/r door locking mechanism but can open + close

fault on wiper parking

high level brake light inop

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [175/65/14t]

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear indicator colours fading

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,749 miles

high level brake light inop?

intermittant fault on wiper parking

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [175/65/14t]

rear indicators colour fading

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,081 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [175/65/14t]

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

wiper motor slightly weak?

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,110 miles

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight play in the offside front steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2008 48,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight play in the offside front steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,646 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,926 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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R276 CNA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R276 CNA, 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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R276 CNA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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