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S318 CGR

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 CGR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,701 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,695 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,180 miles

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded to excess

rear no plate "marked"

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint .

some brake pipes showing corrosion .

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 51,029 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes heavily greased apparently OK †

Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,029 miles

brake pipes heavily greased apparently OK †

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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S318 CGR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S318 CGR, 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 S318 CGR registered?

S318 CGR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S318 CGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 CGR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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