MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bumper loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside mirror cover damaged
drive belt starting to split
driveshaft gaitors cracking
heater hose leaking water
pads not checked
slight blow from rear silencer
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
heater hose leaking water
pads not checked
slight blow from rear silencer
driveshaft gaitors cracking
drive belt starting to split
battery insecure
both outer c.v boots cracking
front brake discs worn
n/s door mirror glass cracked
o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
battery insecure
both outer c.v boots cracking
front brake discs worn
n/s door mirror glass cracked
o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
1 slight play in offside of steering rack †2 brake pads not checked †3 rear number plate starting to discolour †
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1.Handbrake travel high †2.n/s door mirror glass cracked †3.Power steering drive belt cracking †4.Battery insecure †5.Rear no. plate starting to discolour
11.Slight oil leak on engine †12.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above fuel tank)
6.o/s/r shocker starting to leak †7.o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape †8.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †9.Slight play in steering rack(o/s) †10.Both outer cv boots cracking
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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R458 ADA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R458 ADA, 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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R458 ADA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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