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R305 DNK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 DNK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 90,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,733 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,726 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,574 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,277 miles

o/side wiper blade ssplit

n/side and o/side outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

heat shield on cat insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield on kat insecure

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 66,657 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield on kat insecure

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front exhaust deteriorated aand bblown

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2013 62,266 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front exhaust deteriorated aand bblown

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,780 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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R305 DNK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R305 DNK, 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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R305 DNK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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