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R219 DGP

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 DGP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,365 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,347 miles

All four tyres starting to crack and perish in sidewalls, would advise replacing.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,047 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

185/55/15/v n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine revs slightly high on idle

exhaust system corodding

front numberplate cracked slightly

front seat belts fraying slightly and seatbelt casings to locking mechanism split

n/s/f wiper smearing screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

o/s f tyre cracking and several cuts in outer side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing on outer wall

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

rear trailing arm bushes perishing slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,225 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R219 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R219 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 DGP registered?

R219 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R219 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 DGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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