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R277 CEE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 CEE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Corrosion on sills.

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

Offside park brake has reduced effort.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 96,026 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Slight corrosion to sills

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 2 May 2012 96,018 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

Slight corrosion to sills

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,243 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

NSR park brake reduced effort

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,223 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,481 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,473 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 7 May 2009 77,104 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 77,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 71,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 71,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 62,181 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R277 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R277 CEE, 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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R277 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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