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110,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1x exhaust rubber starting to split
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 @ limit and advise replacing very soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded through and leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded through and leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Most brake pipes affected in various places (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on most underbody parts
Brake pipe slightly corroded Most brake pipes affected in various places (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)
Corrosion on most underbody parts
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)
Front to rear brake pipes small areas of corrosion.
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of steering rack very slight free-play (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner brake pipe at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of steering rack very slight free-play (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front brakes slight binding
coolant header tank low
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front nearside brake slight binding
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front pipe and centre section of exhaust corroded/deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R854 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R854 LPG, 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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R854 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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