MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
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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R253 AWP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R253 AWP, 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 R253 AWP registered?
R253 AWP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R253 AWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 AWP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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