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R687 CBA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 CBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 80,333 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear brake balance

Fail 15 May 2019 80,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear brake binding

rear brake balance

Pass 25 May 2018 78,432 miles

nearside mirror

slight play in nearside steering

throttle sticking

Pass 30 May 2017 76,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 76,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,740 miles

center exhaust slight leak

nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 70,300 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear outer sill corrosion

slight leak offside front shock absorber

Pass 3 May 2013 68,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,844 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 66,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 May 2011 64,580 miles

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

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

front brake discs warped

nearside rear brake lamp

Pass 4 May 2011 64,580 miles

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

front brake discs warped

nearside rear brake lamp

Pass 13 May 2010 62,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 62,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,782 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake binding

rear brake rise and fall only just passes indicating repair or adjustment required

rear exhaust

Pass 12 May 2008 57,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,985 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

hand brake travel

rear brake application uneven (44%)

Pass 12 May 2006 52,157 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake binding

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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R687 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R687 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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What year was R687 CBA registered?

R687 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R687 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 CBA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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