MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
HEATSHIELD ON CATALYTIC COVERTER NOT FULLY SECURE
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT PLAY AT OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
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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R554 CDT 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 R554 CDT, 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 R554 CDT registered?
R554 CDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R554 CDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R554 CDT 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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