MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight leak from power steering reservoir
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
slight play in o/s steering rack
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play in o/s steering rack
N/s front wheel bearing noisey
Slight binding to n/s rear brake
both front tyres & os rear tyre getting low (175/65/14) (2/3000 miles)
centre exhaust poor condition
ns rear wheel binding slightly
os rear tyre bulge in sidewall( suspect seam )
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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R729 RCY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R729 RCY, 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 R729 RCY registered?
R729 RCY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R729 RCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R729 RCY shows 14 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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