MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust slightly poor condition and has minor leak
nearside front tyre wearing at 2-3mm
nearside rear brake pipe at cylinder slightly rusted
offside rear brake pipe near fuel tank slightly rusted
offside rear brake pipe slightly rusted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear brake slightly binding
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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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R696 AHK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R696 AHK, 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 R696 AHK registered?
R696 AHK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R696 AHK safe to buy?
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