MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED
HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE TO PUMP SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING
POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
NEARSIDE REAR OUTER WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
NEARSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK
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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R580 VEL 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 R580 VEL, 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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How do I check the history of R580 VEL?
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What year was R580 VEL registered?
R580 VEL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R580 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R580 VEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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