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R643 DJA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,165 mi
Last recorded64,165 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 DJA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm advised to replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

engine misfire

Fail 5 Feb 2026 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm advised to replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

engine misfire

Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 60,339 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,938 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,920 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 50,919 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested not tested due to leak on exhaust at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 50,146 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,797 miles

Dampness on n/side front shock absorber

N/side front tyre close to tread limit

N/side mirror glass cracked

N/side sill corroded at front end

O/side front brake pipe surface corroded at end by brake hose

Rear number plate deterioreted

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2019 43,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Dampness on n/side front shock absorber

N/side front tyre close to tread limit

N/side mirror glass cracked

N/side sill corroded at front end

O/side front brake pipe surface corroded at end by brake hose

Rear number plate deterioreted

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded,

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded at end

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 42,160 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / close panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded,

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded at end

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,306 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Rear Registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,533 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded at rear end

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

High level stop light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded at end

Rear Registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,859 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded at end

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,161 miles

1 of 5 bulbs inop in high level stop lamp

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking around inner side wall

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion at end

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 39,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1 of 5 bulbs inop in high level stop lamp

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking around inner side wall

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion at end

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,194 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion to end

Surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion to end

Surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,216 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe has surace corrosion

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges. advise wheel alinment

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

SRS light on indicating a fault. Due to become a failure in the near future

Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipe has surace corrosion

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges. advise wheel alinment

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

SRS light on indicating a fault. Due to become a failure in the near future

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,911 miles

Slight fluid weep on o/side front shock absorber. Slight surface cracking in treads of both rear tyres.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,332 miles

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

rear brake balance 37% n/s better than o/s

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,671 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R643 DJA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R643 DJA, 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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R643 DJA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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