MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front cv gaitors are cracking
both front drop link top bushes are cracking
front brake discs are lipped
front number plate is craked and discoloured
offside front door mirror outer cover is missing
rear number plate is discolouring
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front cv gaitors are cracking
both front drop link top bushes are cracking
front brake discs are lipped
front number plate is craked and discoloured
nearside front tyre is on 2 mm and wearing on outer edge
offside front door mirror outer cover is missing
rear number plate is discolouring
boot damaged
center stop lamp in-complete
o/s/r shock absorber damp
power steering pump noisey
wear in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
boot damaged
center stop lamp in-complete
o/s/r shock absorber damp
power steering pump noisey
wear in o/s of steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
wear in steering rack
front and rear number plates discolouring
center stop lamp incomplete
chips in windscreen
n/s/r lamps pulsing slightly
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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R421 OAD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R421 OAD, 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 R421 OAD registered?
R421 OAD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R421 OAD safe to buy?
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