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S216 CGC

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,738 mi
Last recorded35,738 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 CGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 35,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine oil leak/stain

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,738 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine oil leak/stain

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,985 miles

Centre Stop Light Not Working

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,985 miles

Centre Stop Light Not Working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 32,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,523 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 26,523 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,019 miles

Rear Wiper blade Deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2006 25,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper blade Deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,917 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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S216 CGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S216 CGC, 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 S216 CGC registered?

S216 CGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S216 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 CGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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