MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
play in nearside steering rack
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
play in nearside steering rack
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery loose
front brake discs worn
slight leak at power steering resevoir area
wear in nearside steering rack, track rod
Oil leak
both front cv boots age cracking
front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes age cracking
front brake disc worn
front nuber plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/ outer sill corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
play in both inner steering arms
see adv sheet360780060000
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
movement in steering rack
o/s outer sill corroded
steel wheel fitted to o/s/r
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside front wing and door
evidence of power steering fluid spillage, though unable to locate any leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
damage to nearside front wing and door
evidence of power steering fluid spillage though unable to locate any leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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R188 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R188 UBK, 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 R188 UBK registered?
R188 UBK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R188 UBK safe to buy?
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