MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs worn
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre side wall slightly worn
offside front tyre low on inner edge
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs worn
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre side wall slightly worn
offside front tyre low on inner edge
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise both outter cv boots slighty perished
advise exhaust rusty
advise front discs worn
advise front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise centre exhaust joints rusty
advise damp around power steering pipes
advise front discs worn
advise front pads low
advise rear exhaust box rusty
advise centre exhaust joints rusty
advise damp around power steering pipes
advise front discs worn
advise front pads low
advise rear exhaust box rusty
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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R75 VBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R75 VBW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was R75 VBW registered?
R75 VBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R75 VBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R75 VBW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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