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R876 CVF

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 CVF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,799 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,256 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine has a slight oil leak

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

near side outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

near side washer jet partialy blocked but still delivers adiquate fluid

off side front and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,481 miles

exhaust front section rusting

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

slight wear in inner rack joint offside

Fail 29 Jan 2011 90,481 miles

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

exhaust front section rusting

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

slight wear in inner rack joint offside

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,020 miles

front coil springs rusty

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

rear exhaust mounts perished

under and outer sills starting to rust

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,392 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake lever comes up high

outersills starting to rust

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,404 miles

both outersills showing signs of rust

front tyres slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever comes up high

offside rear door does not open from inside

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,595 miles

slight play in rack offside †rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,595 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in rack offside †rear axle front bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,162 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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R876 CVF 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 66.7%.

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 R876 CVF, 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 R876 CVF registered?

R876 CVF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R876 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 CVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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