MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
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 VYA is a 1997 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VYA, 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 R458 VYA registered?
R458 VYA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R458 VYA safe to buy?
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