MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
vehicle has been lowered and when is raised front springs are able to be moved but relocate with out assistance , rear springs have been locked in to place on bottom mount to enable springs to relocate on lowering
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
vehicle has been lowered and so when jacked up the front springs become free to move around but do locate without assistance when the vehicle is lowered back down
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear light cluster damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear light cluster damaged
Oil leak
radiator in poor condition
slight damage to offside rear body work
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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S197 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 S197 KOB, 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 27 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S197 KOB registered?
S197 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1999.
Is S197 KOB safe to buy?
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