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R137 DKK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 DKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 39,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,364 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 31,542 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,806 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,112 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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R137 DKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R137 DKK, 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 R137 DKK registered?

R137 DKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R137 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 DKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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