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R662 CWX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 CWX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,577 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,577 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,406 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,188 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,697 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Offside wing mirror damaged.

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

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

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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R662 CWX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R662 CWX, 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 R662 CWX registered?

R662 CWX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R662 CWX safe to buy?

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