MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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repairs covered with paint and underseal unable to fully inspect them but strong enough not to go through again
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear inner sills covered in underseal
both rear outer arches look fillered but covered in underseal
nearside front tyre wearing low
offside rear tyre badly perished on sidewalls
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion in n/s/f door shut
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
play in steering rack
repairs to both rear outer sills
repairs/underseal under rear wheel arches
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion in n/s/f door shut
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
play in steering rack
repairs to both rear outer sills
repairs/underseal under rear wheel arches
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake travel needs attention
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake travel needs attention
nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
offside rear tyre splitting
patch repairs to both rear outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L98 GYP is a 1993 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1993 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,530 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 L98 GYP, 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 33 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L98 GYP registered?
L98 GYP is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 25 November 1993.
Is L98 GYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L98 GYP 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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