MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Front exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both c.v boots perishing and cracking
both front brake pipes slightly corrodded
fuel pipes at rear corrodeing
high level brake light inop
n/s/r tyre spliting and cracking
o/s revearse light inop
radiator poor condition
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
radiator poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both c.v boots perishing and cracking
both front brake pipes slightly corrodded
fuel pipes at rear corrodeing
high level brake light inop
n/s/r tyre spliting and cracking
o/s revearse light inop
both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corrodeing
front number plate poor
n/s wiper split
o/s revearse light inop
o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corrodeing
front number plate poor
n/s wiper split
o/s revearse light inop
o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread
both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
engine oil leaks
exhaust system poor
fuel pipe starting to corrode under car
high level brake lights inop
n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/r mud flap loose at top
numba (3) ht lead damaged
o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
radiator poor condition
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
engine oil leaks
exhaust system poor
fuel pipe starting to corrode under car
high level brake lights inop
n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/r mud flap loose at top
numba (3) ht lead damaged
o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
radiator poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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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R588 RHH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R588 RHH, 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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R588 RHH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1998.
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