MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake requires adjustment
wiper deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r tyre worn low and deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r tyre worn low and deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
S R S light stays on
all tyres worn on edges
front brake pads worn low
high level stop light not working
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
advance wear on front brake pads.
all tyres worn on edges.
high level stop light not working.
srs light stays on.
neraside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge
neraside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
neraside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge
neraside rear tyre worn on inner edge
handbrake has excessive travel
engine oil leak
airbag light on
coolant leak (level low)
nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on edge
nearside wiper blade split
offside front tyre has advanced wear on edge
power steering fluid level low
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s door mirror cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
alternator belt loose
o/s door mirror cover missing
Centre stop light not working and O/S/mirror casing broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R brake squeaks
Slight oil leak on gearbox
Centre stop light not working and O/S/mirror casing broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R brake squeaks
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight oil leak on gearbox
N/s/r brake slightly binding
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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R398 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R398 DBW, 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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R398 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R398 DBW safe to buy?
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