MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
slight blow from downpipe
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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R996 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R996 UTF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R996 UTF?
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What year was R996 UTF registered?
R996 UTF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R996 UTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R996 UTF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R996 UTF have outstanding finance?
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