MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
multi 'V' belt in poor condition
offside mirror housing damaged
oil leak from sump
rear washer inoperative
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
multi 'V' belt in poor condition
offside mirror housing damaged
oil leak from sump
rear washer inoperative
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
exhaust rear heat shield loose
offside mirror housing damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system in poor condition
long travel on park brake lever
oil leak from offside front of rocker cover
one unit inoperative in centre brake lamp
rear washers inoperative
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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R879 TSL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R879 TSL, 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 R879 TSL registered?
R879 TSL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R879 TSL safe to buy?
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