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R920 CBH

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 CBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,582 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,582 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,537 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,042 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 51,359 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cooling fan not working

outer sills corroded

vehicle shows signs of over heating

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,646 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cooling fan not working

outer sills corroded

vehicle shows signs of over heating

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,264 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 48,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,579 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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R920 CBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R920 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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What year was R920 CBH registered?

R920 CBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R920 CBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 CBH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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