MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes
front tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [esp n/s/f][175/65/14t]
heatshield on cat insecure
n/s/f brake pads starting to wear slightly low
possible fluid leak around power steering pump area?
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes
front tyres wearing on edges outside centre 3/4 [esp n/s/f][175/65/14t]
heatshield on cat insecure
n/s/f brake pads starting to wear slightly low
possible fluid leak around power steering pump area?
rear centre seatbelt not fitted
dampness around power steering pipes?
slight blow around exhaust joint between centre + rear sections
both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit [175/65/14t]
cut on tread of o/s/r tyre not to inner cords
intermittant noise from power steering pump?
nail in n/s/r tyre
power steering fluid on minimum level
power steering pump + pipes damp with oil
rear centre seatbelt disconnected
front brake pad linings low+discs slightly worn
o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake pad linings low+discs slightly worn
o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp
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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R197 PDK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 R197 PDK, 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 R197 PDK registered?
R197 PDK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 July 1998.
Is R197 PDK safe to buy?
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