MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE AND CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
ADVISE REAR PIPES TO CYLINDERS CORRODED
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE AND CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s mirror loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s mirror loose
ADVISE: †1 n/s/f shock damp †2 very slight play in o/s/f track rod end †3 front pipe blowing †4 centre and rear poor condition
brake pipe at n/s of fuel tank corroded
fuel pipes at n/s of fuel tank corroded
o/s mirror loose
oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
excessive oil leak from engine
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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R436 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 R436 DVG, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R436 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 11 August 1997.
Is R436 DVG safe to buy?
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