MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both front wheels steel construction with 195/60r14 size tyres, both rear wheels of alloy construction with 175/65r14 size tyres
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
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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R131 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R131 EYA, 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 R131 EYA registered?
R131 EYA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R131 EYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 EYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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