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R266 DRT

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,190 mi
Last recorded64,190 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DRT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,190 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,764 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low.

off side front shock stained slihtly by fluid at top.

rear indicators faded slightly.

windscreen chiped in zone (A) near limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,419 miles

Front pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front suspemsion strut is starting to leak.

PAS pump and/or pipes at pump are wet and may be leaking.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,397 miles

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

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

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

Front pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front suspemsion strut is starting to leak.

PAS pump and/or pipes at pump are wet and may be leaking.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,273 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,604 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

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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R266 DRT is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R266 DRT, 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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R266 DRT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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