MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both c.v. boots deteriorating
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brakepipes to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
both outer sills starting to corrode
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s door mirror cracked
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering fluid low
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre rear brake light inoperative
offside rear tyre deep cut in tread also nail in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R790 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R790 LTD, 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 R790 LTD registered?
R790 LTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is R790 LTD safe to buy?
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