MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
cemtre exhaust mounting missing
o/s/f wheel binding
vehicle damaged to o/s/r
wiper parking
rack dam/ shocker dam
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rack dam/ shocker dam
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f/ steering rack arm end has slight play
o/s/r/ panel damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f/ steering rack arm end has slight play
o/s/r/ panel damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
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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R989 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R989 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 R989 OEF registered?
R989 OEF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R989 OEF safe to buy?
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