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R172 DUY

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,976 mi
Last recorded90,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 DUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,750 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,418 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light not working

offside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2.5mm in center

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,069 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,201 miles

Oil leak

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

front pads getting low

slight sweat from steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,172 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.5mms of tread, legal limit is 1.6mms

offside front tyre 3mms of tread,legal limit is 1.6mm

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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R172 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R172 DUY, 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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R172 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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