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R893 CFS

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 CFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

small scratch in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,549 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen effectively

Front uprights corroded

Misting of steering fluid on rack

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front duct missing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

On the CO% limit during Fast Idle emission test

Rear hubs corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 37,549 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen effectively

Front uprights corroded

Misting of steering fluid on rack

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front duct missing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

On the CO% limit during Fast Idle emission test

Rear hubs corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,498 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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R893 CFS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R893 CFS, 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 R893 CFS registered?

R893 CFS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R893 CFS safe to buy?

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