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R49 DRO

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,827 mi
Last recorded131,827 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 DRO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,827 miles

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 131,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 124,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,095 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 116,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,051 miles

front shocks slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 92,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,734 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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R49 DRO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R49 DRO, 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 R49 DRO registered?

R49 DRO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R49 DRO safe to buy?

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