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R282 DRT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DRT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

coolant level low

slight binding of the nearside front brake

wiper self parking fawlty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

coolant level low

slight binding of the nearside front brake

wiper self parking fawlty

Pass 17 May 2010 73,683 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 May 2009 69,447 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 66,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,824 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,903 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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R282 DRT 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R282 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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What year was R282 DRT registered?

R282 DRT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R282 DRT safe to buy?

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