MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both cv boots getting perished
brake pipe to rear getting corroded
brake pipes from rear flexies corroded
brake pipes to both front flexies getting corroded
brake pipes to both rear flexies corroded
engine oil leak (rocker cover)
engine oil leak (sump plug)
exhaust front pipe corroded
offside front brake binding
rear view mirror missing
some play steering rack
both c.v boots getting perished
engine oil leak
some corrosion rear undersills
some play front tie bar front bushes
some surface corrosion fuel tank straps
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both top strut mounts getting perished
nearside c.v boot getting perished
nearside rear tyre casing showing signs of deformity
rear beam front mounting bushes getting perished
some play offside track rod end
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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R271 DCP is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R271 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.
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What year was R271 DCP registered?
R271 DCP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 March 1998.
Is R271 DCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R271 DCP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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