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R304 CHL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,656 mi
Last recorded75,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 CHL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,656 miles

both c.v boots getting perished and offside showing signs of weeping

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

child seat fitted

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre treads showing signs of cracking and getting low

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

poor image nearside headlamp

washers lazy

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,653 miles

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both front tie bar front bushes getting worn

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside front tyre feathering outer edges

nearside rear tyre scrubbing outer edges and getting low

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 70,643 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both front tie bar front bushes getting worn

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside front tyre feathering outer edges

nearside rear tyre scrubbing outer edges and getting low

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,473 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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R304 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R304 CHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R304 CHL?

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What year was R304 CHL registered?

R304 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R304 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 CHL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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