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R209 DGP

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 DGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,259 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,580 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,580 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,805 miles

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,593 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,586 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,022 miles

slight eng oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front seatbelts difficult to release under load

bumpers damaged

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,058 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 60,052 miles

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

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

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

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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R209 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R209 DGP, 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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R209 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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