MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
both front brake backing plates corroded
both outer sills corroded
exhaust tailbox hanger splitting
heavy oil leaks at engine
nearside door mirror loose
nearside front cv boot perished
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear wheel trim missing
offside front inner door card missing
offside front slight rack end movement
offside front tyre wearing to the outside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
battery insecure
both front brake backing plates corroded
both outer sills corroded
exhaust tailbox hanger splitting
front pipe exhaust blowing
heavy oil leaks at engine
nearside door mirror loose
nearside front cv boot perished
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear wheel trim missing
offside front inner door card missing
offside front slight rack end movement
offside front tyre wearing to the outside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
excessive travel on handbrake
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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R284 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R284 HDS, 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 R284 HDS registered?
R284 HDS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R284 HDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R284 HDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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