MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
back box heavily corroded
both front outer cv gaitors perishing
both front springs heavily corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s wiper blade torn
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s wiper blade torn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Handbrake "long"
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
exhaust joints in very poor condition throughout
underbody of vehicle generally corroded
slight binding on o/s/f wheel †general corrosion to sills
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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R451 MSN is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R451 MSN, 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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R451 MSN is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R451 MSN safe to buy?
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