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R694 CBA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 CBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,664 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear side lights slightly differing intensity

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear side lights slightly differing intensity

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,653 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 40,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,199 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 34,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R694 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R694 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 R694 CBA registered?

R694 CBA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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