MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pipes greased
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pipes greased
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R430 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R430 HBU, 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 R430 HBU registered?
R430 HBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R430 HBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 HBU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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