MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
battery insecure
both bottom ball joint covers split
exhaust system corroded
handbrake travel high
o/s/f brake disc subjected to heat ok at time off test
rear brake hose ferules rusty
spare tyre flat
battery insecure
both bottom ball joint covers split
exhaust system corroded
handbrake travel high
o/s/f brake disc subjected to heat ok at time off test
rear brake hose ferules rusty
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nsr brake back plate wet
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsr brake back plate wet
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R248 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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How do I check the history of R248 DGP?
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What year was R248 DGP registered?
R248 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R248 DGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R248 DGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R248 DGP have outstanding finance?
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