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R103 DBU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,269 mi
Last recorded59,269 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 59,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 58,511 miles

Body damage

Exhaust system worn/corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,486 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body damage

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,640 miles

body damage

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,653 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,552 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,240 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,528 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,528 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,357 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,052 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,946 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,602 miles

rear brakes require checking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,563 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,644 miles

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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R103 DBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R103 DBU, 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 R103 DBU registered?

R103 DBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R103 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 DBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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