MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear area brake pipes show general corrosion
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear area brake pipes show general corrosion
rear wiper split
corossion to metal brake pipes
corossion to radiator
corossion to sills and wheel arches
perishing to o/s/r tyre
small stone chips in windscreen
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/rear tyre sidewall scuffed
o/s erv light inop
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/rear tyre sidewall scuffed
o/s erv light inop
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
near side rear tyre sidewall cracking
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
near side rear tyre sidewall cracking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r tyre slight perish
o/s door mirror glass slight damage
slight play o/s steering arm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 URB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red 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 R979 URB, 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 R979 URB registered?
R979 URB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R979 URB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R979 URB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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