MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside wiper blade split on the end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside wiper blade split on the end
n/s outer sill corroding
o/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorating
o/s/r tyre perishing both outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s outer sill corroding
o/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorating
o/s/r tyre perishing both outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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R137 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R137 RCJ, 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 R137 RCJ registered?
R137 RCJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R137 RCJ safe to buy?
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