MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brakes out of balance=45kg=22%.
n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode & getting weak.
rattel from exhaust heat shield ?.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brakes out of balance=45kg=22%.
n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode & getting weak.
rattel from exhaust heat shield ?.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation in nearside front headlight
nearside door mirror missing
offside outer sill corroded not yet holed
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation in nearside front headlight
nearside door mirror missing
offside outer sill corroded not yet holed
rear wiper blade split
drivers dorr window not working
o/s/f outer track rod end slight play
passenger door mirror smashed
rear washer not working
high level brake light some bulbs not working
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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N198 HVF is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 N198 HVF, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N198 HVF is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1996.
Is N198 HVF safe to buy?
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