MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
offside front tyre sidewall cracking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
offside front tyre sidewall cracking
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
near side rear sill rusty
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
near side rear sill rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight oil leak on gearbox
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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R954 DDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R954 DDT, 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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R954 DDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R954 DDT safe to buy?
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