MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Age cracking to nearside rear tyre
Bad engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rec' wheel alignment
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Age cracking to nearside rear tyre
Bad engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rec' wheel alignment
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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R185 XWL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R185 XWL, 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 R185 XWL registered?
R185 XWL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R185 XWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 XWL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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