MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R730 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R730 FOB, 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 R730 FOB registered?
R730 FOB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R730 FOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R730 FOB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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