MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R499 VTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R499 VTF, 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 R499 VTF registered?
R499 VTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R499 VTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 VTF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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