MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All underbody starting to corrode
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Cat heat shield insecure
Drivers washer not hitting screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside outer sill corroded
Not all centre stop light working
Offside front wheel slightly binding
Offside track rod end has slight freeplay
Oil leak
Slight damage to nearside front bumper by headlight
Small stonechips in screen
Sump corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Drivers washer not hitting screen
All underbody starting to corrode
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Cat heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside outer sill corroded
Not all centre stop light working
Offside front wheel slightly binding
Offside track rod end has slight freeplay
Oil leak
Slight damage to nearside front bumper by headlight
Small stonechips in screen
Sump corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R712 AFM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R712 AFM, 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 R712 AFM registered?
R712 AFM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 January 1998.
Is R712 AFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R712 AFM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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