MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge - suggest allignment to be checked
O/S/R brake binding slightly
baffles loose in rear silencer and flange corroded
engine oil leaking from sump and filter
expansion bottle leaking coolant
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge - suggest allignment to be checked
O/S/R brake binding slightly
baffles loose in rear silencer and flange corroded
engine oil leaking from sump and filter
expansion bottle leaking coolant
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
heat shild loose to middle exhaust
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
heat shild loose to middle exhaust
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR POOR CONDITION ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS PERISHED/ ADVISE TRACKING CHECK/
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
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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R171 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R171 JEC, 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 R171 JEC registered?
R171 JEC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R171 JEC safe to buy?
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