MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper brake light some bulbs inop
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front anti roll bar bushes wearing
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper brake light some bulbs inop
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front anti roll bar bushes wearing
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches
Rear corrosion on both rear wheel arches
corrosion on both rear wheel arches
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion on both rear wheel arches
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills / wheel-arches (6.1.A.1)
Rear Windscreen washer not working
exhaust flexible joint blowing.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust flexible joint blowing.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box baffles broken up.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box baffles broken up.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R703 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R703 EDL, 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 R703 EDL registered?
R703 EDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R703 EDL safe to buy?
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