MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 2.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.rear tyres slightly perrished 4.slight judder from front brakes
5.exhaust temp repaired
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
1.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 2.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.rear tyres slightly perrished 4.slight judder from front brakes
1.o/s front wiper blade split on edge 2.surface corrosion of both outer sills 3.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 4.centre/rear exhaust corroded 5.front brake pads worn low
6.auxilary belts cracked 7.chip in windcsreen
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 VAB is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VAB, 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 VAB is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R436 VAB safe to buy?
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