MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s mirror surround missing.
rear washer not working.
slight crack in front number plate,rear number plate starting to delaminate.
slight exhaust leak at rear joint.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
auxillary drive belt perished.
both registration plates slightly delaminated.
coolant leaking from water pump area.
n/s/f, o/s/f tyre tread depths 3mm (legal linit 1.6mm).
o/s mirror trim missing.
o/s outer washer not hitting screen.
oil in coolant system.
screw in o/s/f tyre.
slight play in o/s inner steering rack knuckle.
various small stone chips in windscreen.
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
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S243 ROT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 S243 ROT, 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 S243 ROT registered?
S243 ROT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S243 ROT safe to buy?
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