MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
condensation in nearside headlamp
offside door mirror assembly held together with tape
offside front tyre heavily perished
power steering fluid level low
slight play in steering rack, offside
windscreen wipers slightly smeary
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
condensation in nearside headlamp
offside door mirror assembly held together with tape
offside front tyre heavily perished
power steering fluid level low
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight play in steering rack, offside
windscreen wipers slightly smeary
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R493 DJV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 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 R493 DJV, 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 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R493 DJV registered?
R493 DJV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R493 DJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 DJV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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