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R398 DBW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 DBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,043 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low and deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 77,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre worn low and deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,202 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 76,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,428 miles

S R S light stays on

all tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

high level stop light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2012 75,428 miles

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

advance wear on front brake pads.

all tyres worn on edges.

high level stop light not working.

srs light stays on.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,894 miles

neraside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

neraside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,894 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

neraside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

neraside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,834 miles

handbrake has excessive travel

engine oil leak

airbag light on

coolant leak (level low)

nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre has advanced wear on edge

power steering fluid level low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,555 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

alternator belt loose

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,188 miles

Centre stop light not working and O/S/mirror casing broken

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

O/S/R brake squeaks

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 13 Nov 2007 68,188 miles

Centre stop light not working and O/S/mirror casing broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R brake squeaks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,489 miles

N/s/r brake slightly binding

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R398 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R398 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 R398 DBW registered?

R398 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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