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R970 CHL

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 CHL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,059 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded & weak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,056 miles

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

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

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

Slight gas leak from rear silencer

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 15,191 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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R970 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R970 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 R970 CHL registered?

R970 CHL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R970 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 CHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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