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R545 DWT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,325 mi
Last recorded95,325 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 DWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

body corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,321 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

body corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat loose inside/ slight play in steering rack/ slice in o/s rear tyre tread deep enough to reach ply

o/s wing mirror loose/ coolant level below min/ radiator core corroded/ moisture around steering resivoir/ n/s side light illuminated when tapped/

Fail 24 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat loose inside/ slight play in steering rack/ slice in o/s rear tyre tread deep enough to reach ply

o/s wing mirror loose/ coolant level below min/ radiator core corroded/ moisture around steering resivoir/ n/s side light illuminated when tapped/

Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

front anti roll bar bush rubbers perished/splitting

front wipers starting to smear a couple of high level brake light led bulbs inoperative general scratches/corrosion to bodywork damp around steering rack slight play in o/s rack exhaust cat converter heatshield loose tickover erratic

Fail 4 Jul 2008 86,801 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

front anti roll bar bush rubbers perished/splitting

front wipers starting to smear a couple of high level brake light led bulbs inoperative general scratches/corrosion to bodywork damp around steering rack slight play in o/s rack exhaust cat converter heatshield loose tickover erratic

Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,356 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 83,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low †moisture around power steering rack †engine oil leaks †slight play in rack †radiator core corroded †slight moisture around front shockers

Pass 12 May 2006 79,289 miles

bonnet stay clip broken †wipers smearing screen †oil leaks †dampnes around p/s rack & pipes to reservoir †corrosion to p/s pipes,brake pipes,underbody †play in p/s rack at o/s †o/s/f & n/s/f a.r.b link bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm & perishing †both rear indicators starting to show white light †rear no.plate starting to disfigure

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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R545 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R545 DWT, 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 R545 DWT registered?

R545 DWT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R545 DWT safe to buy?

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