MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,939 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
alt noisy
n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
wiper linkage worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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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R440 BFS is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R440 BFS, 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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How do I check the history of R440 BFS?
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What year was R440 BFS registered?
R440 BFS is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R440 BFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R440 BFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R440 BFS have outstanding finance?
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