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R309 DGC

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 DGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,904 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt cracked

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,381 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

rear number plate faded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 72,381 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,116 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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R309 DGC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R309 DGC, 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 R309 DGC registered?

R309 DGC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R309 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 DGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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