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R179 DWT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,082 mi
Last recorded52,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 DWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,082 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,374 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,484 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

minor power streering leak at pump

n/s/r tyre sidewall detriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,847 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,837 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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R179 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R179 DWT, 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 R179 DWT registered?

R179 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R179 DWT safe to buy?

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