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R579 DLG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 DLG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 135,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 135,080 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,222 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 115,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 115,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 106,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 106,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,621 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 89,621 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,741 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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R579 DLG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R579 DLG, 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 R579 DLG registered?

R579 DLG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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