MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil residue near rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brakes `squeeling` at time of test. Advise full brake check as your braking system may require adjustment or repair.
Rear passenger centre belt webbing twisted but feeds and retracts ok at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre size: 17565R14T
Unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger belt as child seat fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil residue near rocker cover (poss gasket failure) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear passenger centre belt webbing twisted but feeds and retracts ok at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre size: 17565R14T
Unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger belt as child seat fitted at time of test
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre rear passenger belt twisted but feeds and retracts OK at time of test
Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt. Child seat offside rear but not fitted at time of test.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil residue in rocker cover area. (More residue nearside of engine)
Rear brakes noisy/squeel when applied for roller brake test. Advise full brake inspection as your brakes may require repair/adjust.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre rear passenger belt twisted but feeds and retracts OK at time of test
Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt. Child seat offside rear but not fitted at time of test.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil residue in rocker cover area. (More residue nearside of engine)
Rear brakes noisy/squeel when applied for roller brake test. Advise full brake inspection as your brakes may require repair/adjust.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight play in steering rack arm on the o/s.
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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R28 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R28 FDL, 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 R28 FDL registered?
R28 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R28 FDL safe to buy?
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