MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
play in offside inner track rod
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
differant tyre makes all round
minor chips in windscreen
n/s/r door stiff to open
n/s/r lamp lens cracked
o/s/r tyre wall showing perishing and at 2mm
o/s/r wheel is a steel one others alloys
oil misting around n/s/f strut/shocker
oil misting power steering pump and resevoir
rear silencer baffles loose inside
windscreen washers weak
differant tyre makes all round
minor chips in windscreen
n/s/r door stiff to open
n/s/r lamp lens cracked
o/s/r tyre wall showing perishing and at 2mm
o/s/r wheel is a steel one others alloys
oil misting around n/s/f strut/shocker
oil misting power steering pump and resevoir
rear silencer baffles loose inside
windscreen washers weak
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
chips in front windscreen
oil leak
radiator corroded
rear indicator bulbs fading
rear number plate deteriorating †
starter motor noisy
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
chips in front screen
o/s/f fog lamp not working
rad corroded
rear fog lamp not working
rear indicators fading
starter motor noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
rear indicator bulbs fading
rear washer not working
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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R557 YCR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R557 YCR, 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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R557 YCR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 January 1998.
Is R557 YCR safe to buy?
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