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R193 DUY

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 DUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre is cracking and worn on outer edge

Offside wiper is torn at edges

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on near and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near and offside (2.7.3)

Steering rack has some play

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre is cracking and worn on outer edge

Offside wiper is torn at edges

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on near and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near and offside (2.7.3)

Steering rack has some play

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,785 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edge and cracking, offside has a nail in it

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge and has a nail in it

Nearside rear shock absorber bush is deteriorated

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

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

Offside inner steering rack joint has play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,286 miles

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

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

both outter sills have surface corrosion

both rear tyres wearing outter edges

Fail 26 Apr 2014 74,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,319 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,695 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,120 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 58,349 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,349 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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R193 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R193 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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R193 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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