MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside outer sill and both rear wheel arches corroded
power steering fluid leak
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
bonnet dose not close properly
cooling fan mounting loose on radiator
top missing off power steering bottle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
bonnet dose not close properly
cooling fan mounting loose on radiator
top missing off power steering bottle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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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R449 HJW is a 1997 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R449 HJW, 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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What year was R449 HJW registered?
R449 HJW is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R449 HJW safe to buy?
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