MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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cob webs round front brake calipers and shocks
n/s headlamp is slightly insecure
o/s headlamp has moisture in it and is slightly weak
o/s/r service brake effort is slightly low
rear brakes are imbalenced
rear indicators are slightly white
rear number plate is slightly deterioated in patches
slight play in o/s/f hub assembley
slight rubbing noise from o/s/f when wheel spun
washers are high and spray over car
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
cob webs round front brake calipers and shocks
n/s headlamp aim is slightly low
n/s headlamp is slightly insecure
o/s headlamp has moisture in it and is slightly weak
o/s/r service brake effort is slightly low
rear brakes are imbalenced
rear indicators are slightly white
rear number plate is slightly deterioated in patches
slight play in o/s/f hub assembley
slight rubbing noise from o/s/f when wheel spun
washers are high and spray over car
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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R988 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R988 FDL, 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 R988 FDL registered?
R988 FDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R988 FDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R988 FDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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