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R933 CHL

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 CHL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,235 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills

both rear floors have corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,233 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside and offside outer sills

both rear floors have corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,921 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 45,920 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

aux belt worn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,267 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis strengthening rail in front of bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,438 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,353 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,862 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f strut top bearing worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,839 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,835 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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R933 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R933 CHL, 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 R933 CHL registered?

R933 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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