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R334 DUY

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 DUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,109 miles

Armoured flex pipe from rack rubbing on Front stabilizer bar

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking 175/65/14

Fail 3 Jul 2009 103,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Armoured flex pipe from rack rubbing on Front stabilizer bar

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking 175/65/14

Pass 14 Jun 2008 92,350 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear body damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear body damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,408 miles

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

spare tyre flat

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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R334 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R334 DUY, 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 R334 DUY registered?

R334 DUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R334 DUY safe to buy?

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