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R501 CGT

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,406 mi
Last recorded36,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 CGT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 36,406 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,828 miles

Central exhaust pipi corroded

down pipe flexi mesh deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2019 35,828 miles

Central exhaust pipi corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

down pipe flexi mesh deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 35,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,501 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,828 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 32,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers spilt

supplementary restraint system light is on dashboard

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,561 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,561 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,224 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,325 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,263 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 25,263 miles

Nearside 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R501 CGT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R501 CGT, 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 R501 CGT registered?

R501 CGT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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