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R263 DCP

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,700 mi
Last recorded59,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 DCP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,700 miles

drivers window not working

Fail 15 Jan 2011 59,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers window not working

Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,970 miles

exhaust silencer poor

nearside washer jet poor

rear flashers slightly white

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,261 miles

*SRS light on*

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

*SRS light on*

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,881 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE DOWN NEARSIDE OF CAR

Fail 8 Jun 2006 30,881 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE DOWN NEARSIDE OF CAR

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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R263 DCP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R263 DCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R263 DCP registered?

R263 DCP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R263 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 DCP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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