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R469 DGN

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 DGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 73,508 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,506 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 70,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 70,589 miles

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

NSF Door has damage

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

OSR Fog lamp has lens tape

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

Pass 22 May 2012 67,330 miles

NS Passengers door has damage

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 67,328 miles

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

NS Passengers door has damage

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 64,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 60,695 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 60,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 56,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 56,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 52,021 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

Fail 9 May 2008 52,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

Fail 23 May 2007 47,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 47,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,639 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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R469 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R469 DGN, 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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R469 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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