MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r door wont open from outside
part of centre brake lamp inop
slight play in both inner rack joints
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r door wont open from outside
part of centre brake lamp inop
slight play in both inner rack joints
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nsr door will not open
Nsr tyre is low on tread & perished
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PAS resovoir is damp
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steel brake pipes are corroded
Windscreen is chipped
Nsr door will not open
Nsr tyre is low on tread & perished
PAS resovoir is damp
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steel brake pipes are corroded
Windscreen is chipped
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion on front discs
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on n/s/f outer sill
corrosion started on underside
slight play in steering rack
your parking brake has only just met the required efficiency. it may need adjustment or repair
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion on front discs
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on n/s outer sill
corrosion started on underside
slight play in steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R780 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R780 YJO, 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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R780 YJO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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