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R29 CWL

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,686 mi
Last recorded107,686 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,686 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 18 Aug 2014 107,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chip in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 103,903 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,529 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

O/S/R tyre near limits of tread wear at inner tread edge area

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both outer d/shaft gaiters getting abit cracked and perrished slightly

Centre high liner STOP light centre bulb N/W

Exhaust centre silencer end corroded through around pipe area and leaking (Temperary repair made)

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear at Inner tread edge

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas and around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,371 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 87,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

Both front tyres worn at tread edges almost to limits of wear and low on rest of tread

Both rear end outer sills and w/arch edges getting abit corroded slightly

Drive belts getting abit cracked and perrished

Inner b/pads getting abit low and outer pads

N/S/F shock absorber getting abit damp with fluid

O/S W/Blade split at ends

Rear chassis areas at susp/arm mounts abit corroded

Rear end metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Rear tyres starting to get abit perrished slightly

Slight wear at B/Discs

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,127 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 85,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Alternator and P.A.S.drivebelts getting abit cracked and perrished

B/Fluid level at resevior appears abit low

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both rear end metal B/Pipes (esp O/S) getting abit corroded slightly and rear pipes abit corroded at ends slightly

N/S/F shock absorber getting abit damp (Slight fluid leak?)

O/S/F tyre getting worn near tread limits at inner tread edge and N/S/F tyre near tread limits and worn at inner/outer tread edges

Rear chassis areas around susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,553 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 82,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front tyres are worn close to limits of wear ay inner edges.

SRS lamp is illuminated.

Slight long foot pedal travel at brakes.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 80,495 miles

catalyst slow to react making it difficult to bring emmisions down to required limits may require work in near future passed at present

high level brake light has part of unit not lighting but still clearly functioning as a brake light at present

rear exhaust pipe in to tail box corroded and starting to leak

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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R29 CWL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R29 CWL, 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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R29 CWL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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