MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
oil mist on power steering pipe
oil weepage on steering rack
Front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
oil mist on power steering pipe
oil weepage on steering rack
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil weepage from nearside front shock absorber
oil weepage from power steering pump
oil weepage from steering rack
slight bind on both front brakes
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil weepage from nearside front shock absorber
oil weepage from power steering pump
oil weepage from steering rack
slight bind on both front brakes
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
suspension & brake components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s steering rack gaiter coverd in fluid
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s steering rack gaiter coverd in fluid
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
PAS drive belt split
PAS rack damp at O/S dust boot
gearbox oil leak
PAS drive belt split
PAS rack damp at O/S dust boot
gearbox oil leak
ns front wheel rim bent/damaged
srs light stays on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
srs light stays on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
srs light stays on
as per original vt32 advise sheet
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust interpipe rusty .
front brake pads approx half worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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R988 VRX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 R988 VRX, 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 VRX registered?
R988 VRX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R988 VRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R988 VRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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