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R578 CFM

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,154 mi
Last recorded102,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 CFM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,154 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,847 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

rear (both) arches slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,847 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

rear (both) arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,708 miles

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

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

rear (both) arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear (both) arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,706 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,974 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,751 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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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R578 CFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R578 CFM, 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 R578 CFM registered?

R578 CFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R578 CFM safe to buy?

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