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R385 DBW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,689 miles

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,534 miles

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

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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear number plate slightly disfigured o/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing worn on edges n/s/f tyre wall kerbed one tail gate stop lamp bulb inop PAS fan belts cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,715 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured oil leaks PAS pump damp o/s/r tyre slight perishing o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing one tail gate stop light inop SRS light on brake fliuld slightly low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,196 miles

air bag light on front brake discs ridged rear number plate slightly discoloured various oil leaks radiator core poor slight fraying o/s/f seat belt o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing damage o/s/r bumper corner

one bulb in tail gate stop light inop corrosion exhaust front flexible breaking fan belt cracking o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing o/s/r tyre worn inner edge n/s/r tyre worn inner outer edges near limit

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror temperory glass fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,750 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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R385 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R385 DBW, 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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R385 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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