MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
offside rear outer wheelarch corroded
outer sills corroded
outer sills undersealed
repairs heavily undersealed
windscreen damaged
windscreen wipers park poorly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
nearside rear tyre appears under inflated
offside rear outer wheelarch corroded
outer sills corroded
outer sills undersealed
windscreen damaged
windscreen wipers park poorly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
high level stop lamp two bulbs not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
2 bulbs out on high level brake light
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cv gaitors perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
windscreen damaged
both front tyres worn on inner edge
centre exhuast corroded and slight blow
corrosion to osr outer sill
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
nsr wheel arch corroded and damaged
osf shock slight dampness
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
centre exhuast corroded and slight blow
corrosion to osr outer sill
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
nsr wheel arch corroded and damaged
osf shock slight dampness
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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R997 GUD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R997 GUD, 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 R997 GUD registered?
R997 GUD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R997 GUD safe to buy?
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