MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
auxillary belts deteriorated.
centre stop bulbs inoperative.
front no. plate damaged.
auxillary belt deteriorated.
centre stop bulb inoperative.
front no. plate damaged.
slight leak from transmission.
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight transmission oil leak,
battery leaking
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight transmission oil leak,
battery leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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R708 FWS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R708 FWS, 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 R708 FWS registered?
R708 FWS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R708 FWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R708 FWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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