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S295 CWH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 CWH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,919 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEEARING NOISEY

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,913 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEEARING NOISEY

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,541 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

condensation in nsf headlight

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy and rough in operation

Pass 13 May 2008 65,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 56,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,874 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,642 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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S295 CWH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S295 CWH, 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 S295 CWH registered?

S295 CWH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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