MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
NS front tyre worn on inner edge
Os front tyre worn on inner edge
Variouse patches of corrosion on body work of vehicle
top boot closure/ roof corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Os front tyre worn on inner edge
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Variouse patches of corrosion on body work of vehicle
top boot closure/ roof corroded and holed
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
cen tre rear belt slow to retract
parking permit out of zone a
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
cen tre rear belt slow to retract
parking permit out of zone a
o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear dorr can not be opened from inside or outside
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or out
o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or out
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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R287 LFW 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 54.5%.
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 R287 LFW, 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 R287 LFW registered?
R287 LFW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R287 LFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 LFW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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