MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,946 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
part of centre centre stop light not working
power steering belt heavily split
power steering pump damp
some deterioration to rear exhaust section
some stepping to nearside rear tyre
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
nearside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge
part of high vis stop light inop
power steering pump damp
some cracking to offside front outer cv boot
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
nearside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge
part of high vis stop light inop
power steering pump damp
some cracking to offside front outer cv boot
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant overfilled
nsf tyre flat
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coolant overfilled
nsf tyre flat
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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R225 GBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R225 GBU, 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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How do I check the history of R225 GBU?
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What year was R225 GBU registered?
R225 GBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R225 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 GBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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