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R134 DFS

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 DFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,367 miles

Offside front discs is pitted on inside face.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,702 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,800 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R134 DFS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R134 DFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R134 DFS registered?

R134 DFS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R134 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 DFS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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