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R127 DGC

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,918 mi
Last recorded93,918 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 DGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,918 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,079 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,599 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,351 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,351 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2005 57,367 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise car leaking water

advise middle to rear exhaust joint blowing

strong advise offside rear foot brake low effot

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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R127 DGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R127 DGC, 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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R127 DGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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