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R451 DNK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 DNK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,666 miles

ALL four tyres wearing on inner edges

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,661 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL four tyres wearing on inner edges

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,905 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,913 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,804 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 41,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

OSF wiper split at ends

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,171 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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R451 DNK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R451 DNK, 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 R451 DNK registered?

R451 DNK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R451 DNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 DNK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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