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R905 CNP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,046 mi
Last recorded102,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 CNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,222 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 91,504 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 87,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,901 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 80,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,879 miles

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

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

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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R905 CNP 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 64.3%.

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 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 R905 CNP, 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 R905 CNP registered?

R905 CNP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R905 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 CNP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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