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R970 CPW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,800 mi
Last recorded64,800 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 CPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,800 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outter edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

slight binding of the nearside rear brake

Pass 9 May 2012 61,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,711 miles

slight weep from inner driveshaft seals

Pass 13 May 2010 48,001 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fulid level low

o/s front anti roll bar link bushes split

oil leak on drive shaft

rear number plate water stained

slight leak on power steering rubber hose

Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,738 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fulid level low

o/s front anti roll bar link bushes split

oil leak on drive shaft

rear number plate water stained

slight leak on power steering rubber hose

Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,143 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,673 miles

centre section of exhaust corroding

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 CPW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CPW, 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 CPW registered?

R970 CPW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R970 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 CPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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