MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion beginning along bottom of n/s sill -- extensive oil leak - not on brakes at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion beginning along bottom of n/s sill -- extensive oil leak - not on brakes at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
alternator braring noisey
cv boots slightly perished
oil leak from engine
rear reg plate delaminating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from engine
rear reg plate delaminating
wear to front brake pads -- front tyres worn on inner edges
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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R223 ETX 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 R223 ETX, 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 R223 ETX registered?
R223 ETX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R223 ETX safe to buy?
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