MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Underbody very rusty
sharp edges near side front wing
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated NOT TESTED (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All exhaust rubbers in poor condition
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Underbody very rusty
sharp edges near side front wing
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all coil springs corroding
both rear tyres perishing inner walls
pas belt deteriorating
rear brake pad securing pins, worn
surface corrosion underbody.
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all coil springs corroding
both rear tyres perishing inner walls
pas belt deteriorating
rear brake pad securing pins, worn
surface corrosion underbody.
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATING
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING
XHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
POWER STEERING BELT DETERIORATING
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING
XHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
auxillary belt deteriorating
centre & rear xhaust deteriorating
corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner sills
front & rear suspension components corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
auxillary belt deteriorating
centre & rear xhaust deteriorating
corrosion n/s & o/s/r inner sills
front & rear suspension components corroding
Exhaust system corroded
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
auxillary belt slight deteriorating!!
o/s/r service brake slight binding!
power steering belt slight deteriorating!
rear number plate slight deteriorating!!
surface corrosion rear suspension underbody
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
auxillary belt slight deteriorating!!
o/s/r service brake slight binding!
power steering belt slight deteriorating!
rear number plate slight deteriorating!!
surface corrosion rear suspension underbody
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R823 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R823 UTF, 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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R823 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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