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R481 CNA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,391 mi
Last recorded45,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 CNA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,391 miles

air bag light illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

srs light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,216 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag warning light illuminated

alternator belt cracking

both front windscreen washer jets require cleaning and adjusting

coolant radiator in poor condition

offside headlamp brackets broken but not insecure

power steering belt cracking

rear number plate faded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

airbag warning light illuminated

alternator belt cracking

both front windscreen washer jets require cleaning and adjusting

coolant radiator in poor condition

nearside front tyre leaking on wheel bead rim

offside front tyre has screw in tread and worn on inner edge

offside headlamp brackets broken but not insecure

power steering belt cracking

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,542 miles

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

SRS LIGHT ON

adjust/clean N/S WASHER JET

Fail 14 Jan 2010 42,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS LIGHT ON

adjust/clean N/S WASHER JET

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,039 miles

power steering pump damp

brake fluid level low

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear tail light water on inside lens

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake fluid level low

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear tail light water on inside lens

power steering pump damp

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,987 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 32,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 30,536 miles

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R481 CNA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R481 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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What year was R481 CNA registered?

R481 CNA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R481 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 CNA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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