MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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175/65/14 X 4
OIL LEAK
OS HL-ON HIGEST PASS LINE-PODOT
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12
REAR W/MOTOR INOP
ROVER BADGE MISSING OFF FRONT GRILL
S/CORR NS OUTER SILL
SRS "RED " LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
175/65/14 X 4
OIL LEAK
OS HL-ON HIGEST PASS LINE-PODOT
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/12
REAR W/MOTOR INOP
ROVER BADGE MISSING OFF FRONT GRILL
S/CORR NS OUTER SILL
SRS "RED " LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
175/65/14 X4
CENTRE ARIEL MISSING
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT GRILL "ROVER" BADGE MISSING
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OIL LEAK(SMALL)
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/4/11
SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
T/BELT??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
175/65/14 X4
CENTRE ARIEL MISSING
FRONT GRILL "ROVER" BADGE MISSING
OIL LEAK(SMALL)
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/4/11
SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
T/BELT??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
'SRS' LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
175/65/14 X4
AUXILARY BELT EXCESS WEAR
NS HL ON LOWEST POSS PASS LINE-PODOT
Oil leak
REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT HOLDER PLASTIC COVER DAMAGED
S/CORR-NSR OUTER SILL
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK-POPDOT
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
175/65/14 X4
CLUTCH OPERATION HEAVY
SEVERE OIL LEAK
SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
175/65/14 X4
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
175/65/14 X4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH
175/65/14 X4
AUXILARY DRIVE BELT WORN
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
PB 17% PODOT
SB --FRONT BRAKES 10% IMBALANCE-PODOT
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R544 SWN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R544 SWN, 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 R544 SWN registered?
R544 SWN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.
Is R544 SWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R544 SWN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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