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R149 DVH

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 DVH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 27,453 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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R149 DVH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R149 DVH, 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 R149 DVH registered?

R149 DVH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R149 DVH safe to buy?

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