MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
park brake lever close to end of reserve travel
slight damage to o/s mirror shroud
srs warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
park brake lever close to end of reserve travel
slight damage to o/s mirror shroud
srs warning light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R196 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R196 HBU, 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 R196 HBU registered?
R196 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R196 HBU safe to buy?
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