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R252 DLG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,006 mi
Last recorded102,006 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 DLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,006 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,914 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 95,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,162 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,221 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 89,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

significant travel at parking brake lever

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,980 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,749 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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R252 DLG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R252 DLG, 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 R252 DLG registered?

R252 DLG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R252 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 DLG shows 12 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.

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