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R587 DGN

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,992 mi
Last recorded95,992 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 DGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 95,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,177 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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R587 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R587 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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How do I check the history of R587 DGN?

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What year was R587 DGN registered?

R587 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R587 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 DGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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