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A10 DPO

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,585 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front anti-roll bar link arms bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,585 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front anti-roll bar link arms bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak off side front

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 52,493 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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A10 DPO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A10 DPO, 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 A10 DPO registered?

A10 DPO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A10 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DPO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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