MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished n/s rear brake slightly tight
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished n/s rear brake slightly tight
both front tyres wearing on inside edge.
nail in n/s rear tyre.
slight leak on n/s front suspension leg.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge.
nail in n/s rear tyre.
slight leak on n/s front suspension leg.
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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R454 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Silver 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 R454 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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What year was R454 DVG registered?
R454 DVG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R454 DVG safe to buy?
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