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R655 CBA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,215 mi
Last recorded43,215 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 CBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,215 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge 175 65r14

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge 175 65r14

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,035 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches and o/s sill showing corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches and o/s sill showing corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012 41,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust middle section detereating

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

outer edge wear to near side front tyre

srs light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,516 miles

air bag light on

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and cut to tread area 175 65r14

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,777 miles

air bag light on

dent o/s/f door

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking 175 65r14

Fail 5 Aug 2010 38,777 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

air bag light on

dent o/s/f door

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking 175 65r14

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,337 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

slight body work damage (dents)

srs light iluminated on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,436 miles

centre exhaust corroded. srs light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,314 miles

ADVISED, CONDITION OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

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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R655 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R655 CBA, 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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R655 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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