MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside door mirror cover loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside door mirror cover loose
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front wipers split
nearside door mirror glass damaged
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front wipers split
nearside door mirror glass damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R982 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R982 OEF, 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 R982 OEF registered?
R982 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R982 OEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R982 OEF shows 12 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.
Does R982 OEF have outstanding finance?
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