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R679 DKO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 DKO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 56,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,150 miles

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

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

offside outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,702 miles

near side rear metal brake pipe from flexy to wheel cylinder corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 49,693 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear metal brake pipe from flexy to wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre is cracking up

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,286 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,887 miles

Please note:Rear brakes and h/brake need slight adjustment.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,203 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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R679 DKO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R679 DKO, 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 R679 DKO registered?

R679 DKO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R679 DKO safe to buy?

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