MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all exhaust slightly rusty and very slightly blowing
most brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s mirror cover missing
o/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracked
rear archs rusty
slight rear brake judder and imbalance recorded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
all exhaust slightly rusty and very slightly blowing
most brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s mirror cover missing
o/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracked
rear archs rusty
slight rear brake judder and imbalance recorded
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
rear archs rusty
slight oil leaks
slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint
slight rear brake imbalance and judder
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate poor
rear tyres nearing limit
slight play in osf track rod end
unable to check brake pipes properly due to coverings
exhaust front pipe slightly rusty
n/s/r tyre on 3mm and lightly cracked
o/s/r tyre on 4mm and lightly cracked
rear brakes slightly out of balence
slight front brake judder recorded
some brake pipes started to corrode
very slight oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal
both front tyres on 3mm
exhaust rusty
rear tyres on 4mm
slight engine oil leak
slight play in o/s track rod inner joint
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pipes rusty
sligth oil leak from engine
sligth play in both ends of steering rack
brake pipes started to corrode
exhaust slightly blowing from cat joint
rear shockers slightly weaping
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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R97 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R97 MKH, 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 R97 MKH registered?
R97 MKH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 July 1998.
Is R97 MKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 MKH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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