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R506 CDT

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 CDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,948 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,062 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,062 miles

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

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

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

advise 1 jet blocked offside washers

advise heat shield rattling on exhaust

advise high level brake light removed

advise nearside rear light been temporarly repaired

advise oil leaks

advise rear number plate starting too deteriorating

advise slight play offside end of steering rack

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2009 86,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

advise 1 jet blocked offside washers

advise heat shield rattling on exhaust

advise oil leaks

advise rear number plate starting too deteriorating

advise slight play offside end of steering rack

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise brakes noisey

advise engine rattles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

advise nearside rewar light lens cracked

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise engine rattles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

advise nearside rewar light lens cracked

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,335 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 80,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 66,220 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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R506 CDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R506 CDT, 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 R506 CDT registered?

R506 CDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R506 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 CDT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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