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R349 CCY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,509 mi
Last recorded68,509 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 CCY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 68,509 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure poor condition light sticking out (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 68,489 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected not working (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body not fully secure poor condition light sticking out (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion genral body condition poor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 35,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion genral body condition poor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,155 miles

tyres poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,173 miles

slight cracks in front tyres but not to core

Fail 14 Apr 2015 11,168 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight cracks in front tyres but not to core

Pass 19 Apr 2014 10,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 9,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2008 8,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,036 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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R349 CCY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R349 CCY, 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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R349 CCY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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