MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust middle box is splitting and has slight blow at joint
handbrake lever requires adjustment
exhaust middle box is splitting and has slight blow at joint
handbrake lever requires adjustment
1X HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB INOP
BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR
OIL DAMPNESS ROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK, AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED BOTH TOGETHER
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX / DIFF AREA. REQUIRES STEAM CLEANING TO LOCATE OIL LEAK
SLIGHT TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1X HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT BULB INOP
ADVISE OIL DAMPNESS ROUND OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK
ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER NOT TO STOP
BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO DIS- COLOUR
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX/ DIFF AREA REQUIRES STEAM CLEANING TO LOCATE LEAK ? †?
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED BOTH TOGETHER
STRONG ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK KNUCKLE JOINT IN RACK
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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R896 OTD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver 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 R896 OTD, 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 R896 OTD registered?
R896 OTD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R896 OTD safe to buy?
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