MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.
Front exhaust down pipe in very rusty and poor condition.
Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers damp.
Offside door mirror in poor condition.
Steering rack damp.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.
Front exhaust down pipe in very rusty and poor condition.
Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers damp.
Offside door mirror in poor condition.
Steering rack damp.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 bulb in high level brake light not working
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all shock absorbers leaking slightly
both aux drive belts cracked and perished
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
brake fluid level low
engine oil leaks
o/s steering rack gaitor damp
slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat join
slight play in steering rack
1 bulb in high level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all shock absorbers leaking slightly
both aux drive belts cracked and perished
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
brake fluid level low
engine oil leaks
o/s steering rack gaitor damp
slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat join
slight play in steering rack
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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R56 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R56 MDL, 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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R56 MDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R56 MDL safe to buy?
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