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S121 CVL

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 CVL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,578 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge & badly cracked , n/s c.v gaiter cracking , powered steering leaking fluid no signs of origen

stone chip in screen , aux drive belt loose , radiator in poor condition , rear washer in-op , various oil leaks , exhaust system corroded , front brake discs heavily worn/lipped , surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,578 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge & badly cracked , n/s c.v gaiter cracking , powered steering leaking fluid no signs of origen

stone chip in screen , aux drive belt loose , radiator in poor condition , rear washer in-op , various oil leaks , exhaust system corroded , front brake discs heavily worn/lipped , surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,876 miles

Rear wiper faulty †Near side rear shocker damp †Brake pipes corroded †Exhaust corroded †Gear box noisy †CV gaitors cracking †OIl leaks †Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,784 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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S121 CVL 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 77.8%.

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 S121 CVL, 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 S121 CVL registered?

S121 CVL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S121 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 CVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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