MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
aerial mast snapped
boot floor and rear chassis legs damaged
front cross member damage
offside front window not working
rear wiper blade split
sunroof seal damaged
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
aerial mast snapped
boot floor and rear chassis legs damaged
front cross member damage
offside front window not working
rear wiper blade split
sunroof seal damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate slight damage
nearside front tyre slight to the sidewall
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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R971 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PBC, 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 PBC registered?
R971 PBC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R971 PBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 PBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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