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R366 DKK

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 DKK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2013 89,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light staying on

centre rear seat belt mechanism faulty

Pass 20 May 2011 80,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 80,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,137 miles

both rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,178 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,176 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,059 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,823 miles

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Fail 3 May 2007 53,823 miles

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condtion

front brake discs have a wear lip

hand brake travel quite high

rear shock absorbers damp on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,521 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,521 miles

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

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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R366 DKK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R366 DKK, 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 R366 DKK registered?

R366 DKK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R366 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 DKK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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