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R852 CAX

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 CAX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rad in poorcondition

Some of the Centre brake light bulbs are inoperative

The alternator belt is in poor condition

The offaside front outer sill is distorted

The power steering belt is in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wipers are worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rad in poorcondition

Some of the Centre brake light bulbs are inoperative

The alternator belt is in poor condition

The offaside front outer sill is distorted

The power steering belt is in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,150 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

The alternator and power steering belts are in poor condition

The offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

The offside sill is damaged but no excessivly weekend

one segment of the centre brake light is inoperative

radiator is in poor conditionb

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,050 miles

one of the centre brake lamps inop,

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,170 miles

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

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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R852 CAX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R852 CAX, 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 R852 CAX registered?

R852 CAX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R852 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 CAX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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