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R120 DWT

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

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

sattery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sattery insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,573 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,667 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack, not considered excessive.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,075 miles

Oil leak

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,895 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges, recommend tracking.

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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R120 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R120 DWT, 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 R120 DWT registered?

R120 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R120 DWT safe to buy?

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