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S126 CBB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 CBB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose damage to wing been taped over (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,881 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,470 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,101 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HAS MINOR CRACKS.

Nail in offside front tyre

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL HAS MINOR CRACKS.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,909 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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S126 CBB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S126 CBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S126 CBB registered?

S126 CBB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S126 CBB safe to buy?

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