MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F tyre walls scuffed.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F tyre walls scuffed.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P185 RRF is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 P185 RRF, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P185 RRF registered?
P185 RRF is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is P185 RRF safe to buy?
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