MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s/f tyre close to limit
slight play in o/s/f rack end
varoius parts corroded including pipes and hoses but all okat time of test
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre close to limit
slight play in o/s/f rack end
varoius parts corroded including pipes and hoses but all okat time of test
anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.
O/S/R WHEELARCH BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON POWERSTEERING RACK
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sill's corroded
nail in n/s/r tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R899 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R899 BBJ, 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 R899 BBJ registered?
R899 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R899 BBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R899 BBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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