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R435 DBW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 DBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,645 miles

front windscreen cracked through swept area below drivers veiw n/s = emissions fluctuating = catalyst rattling = rear wiper blade required = some scoring o/s/f brake discs = O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = O/S/R TYRE CLOSE APRX 3MM

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front windscreen cracked through swept area below drivers veiw n/s = emissions fluctuating = catalyst rattling = rear wiper blade required = some scoring o/s/f brake discs = O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = O/S/R TYRE CLOSE APRX 3MM

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,890 miles

both sides outer sill are rusty

drivers door trim is insecure

front brake discs rusty

wind screen is cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 91,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,953 miles

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

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

n/s/ mirror missing

windscreen cracked on the n/s

Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ mirror missing

windscreen cracked on the n/s

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 82,705 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,141 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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R435 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green 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 R435 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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R435 DBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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