MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre perrishing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre perrishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
slight brake bind on n/s/r
wiper blades starting to split
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front exhaust flexi breaking up
front number plate fading
sump corroded & starting to leak
travel on handbrake
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front exhaust flexi breaking up
front number plate fading
sump corroded & starting to leak
travel on handbrake
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front and both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode
hand brake travel getting long and very slight bind nearside rear (will soon need attention)
high level stop lamp permantley disconnected
nearside front tyre close to limit
offside sill surface corroded
one offside washer jet blocked
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
High level stop lamp within rear spoiler not operating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside washer jet would benifit attention,as partially blocked
Rear tyres showing perishing
Sill panels showing corrosion damage
Nearside rear brake binding,but meeting test criteria.Attention advised
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 CPW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R971 CPW, 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 R971 CPW registered?
R971 CPW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R971 CPW safe to buy?
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