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R532 CEE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,520 mi
Last recorded53,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 CEE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,520 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,520 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,089 miles

0/s front tyre worn on inside edge

high level stop light not working

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front wiper split

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 16 Jul 2011 48,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

0/s front tyre worn on inside edge

high level stop light not working

o/s front wiper split

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 34,983 miles

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

emissions may be incorect due to blowing exhaust

n/s front brake slightly binding

one bulb not working in hi level brake light

p.a.s belt slight cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,445 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads may soon need replacing

one bulb not working on hi level brake light

p.a.s belt slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,445 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads may soon need replacing

one bulb not working on hi level brake light

p.a.s belt slightly cracked

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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R532 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R532 CEE, 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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R532 CEE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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