MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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R385 HDE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R385 HDE, 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 R385 HDE registered?
R385 HDE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R385 HDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R385 HDE shows 9 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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