MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,845 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre valve trapped by wheel trim
rear wiper blade4 u/s
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre valve trapped by wheel trim
rear wiper blade4 u/s
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Slight play front hub/steering area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator drive belt cracking splitting and in poor condition likely to fail
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
brake fluid level low
coolant level low
damp and small amount of power steering fluid arond power steering pump
gearoil leaking at nearside driveshaft oil seal in gearbox
nearside front and offside front anti roll bar links have rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
slight blow on catalyst to center exhaust system
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R279 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R279 FAV, 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 R279 FAV registered?
R279 FAV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R279 FAV safe to buy?
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