MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very poor condition.scored (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s outer door sill corrosion starting
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
o/s/f fog lamp not working
sump corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/f driving lamp not working
outer door sills surface corrosion started
sump corroded
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s outer door sill surface corrosion started
o/s/f fog lamp not working
radiator detiorated
rear washer not working
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/outer door sill corrosion starting
radiator detiorated slightly
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/f fog light not working
radiator weak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/f fog light not working
radiator weak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
advise o/s/f driving lamp not working
advise radiator detiorated
advise rear number plate starting to detiorate
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
advise o/s/f driving lamp not working
advise radiator detiorated
advise rear number plate starting to detiorate
advise rear wiper blade detiorated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear tyre 2.5mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear tyre 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R276 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R276 TRD, 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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R276 TRD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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