MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
advise all four tyres waering on inner edge
advise slight play osf inner tie rod end
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake has slight binding
Oil leak
Radiator core rotten
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge/has damage to side wall
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake has slight binding
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge/has damage to side wall
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake has slight binding
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate slightly damaged
nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cut to cords, not exceeding limits
oil leak
slight corrosion to offside sill
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate slightly damaged
nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cut to cords, not exceeding limits
oil leak
slight corrosion to offside sill
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front tyres slightly worn unevenly 2mm
corrosion starting to form within the offside outer sill
front cross member and front subframe rusty
slight damage to the front numberplate
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front tyres slightly worn unevenly 2mm
corrosion starting to form within the offside outer sill
front cross member and front subframe rusty
slight damage to the front numberplate
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front cross member starting to corrode
Both front tyres less than 1.6mm on inner edges
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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N53 FRK is a 1995 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1995 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,581 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 N53 FRK, 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 31 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N53 FRK is a 1995 Rover 214, first registered on 26 September 1995.
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