MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BOTH REAR TYRES DETEORATED
PARK BRAKE TRAVEL ON UPPER LIMITS
REAR BUMPER DAMAGED
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
WIPERS DETEORATED
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PARK BRAKE TRAVEL ON UPPER LIMITS
REAR BUMPER DAMAGED
BOTH REAR TYRES DETEORATED
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
WIPERS DETEORATED
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front shocks leaking will need replacing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R297 EBH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R297 EBH, 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 R297 EBH registered?
R297 EBH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R297 EBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R297 EBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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