MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
osf tyre wearing outer edege
Nail in nearside rear tyre
BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR. †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR UNIT, GLASS OK. †VERY SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT SECTION.
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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R985 XJA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R985 XJA, 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 R985 XJA registered?
R985 XJA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R985 XJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 XJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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