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R386 DBW

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 DBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,064 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,434 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 95,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,372 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,839 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,839 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,687 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on both shoulders.

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 65,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn smooth on both shoulders.

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,043 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,962 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,006 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,006 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,235 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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R386 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R386 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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What year was R386 DBW registered?

R386 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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