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R754 CBH

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 CBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 36,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 29,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor cracks and clip brocken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 27,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,074 miles

Exhaust system corroded but gas tight

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,948 miles

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,192 miles

air bag light on

auxiliary belt is aged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,332 miles

air bag light on

auxiliary belts have some age related cracks

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,480 miles

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly no fault found on rollers

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,031 miles

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

all tyres have age related cracks on walls recommend renewing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres have age related cracks recommend renewing before next mot

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,531 miles

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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R754 CBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R754 CBH, 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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R754 CBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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