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R688 DGT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,579 mi
Last recorded55,579 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 DGT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,579 miles

N/s/r tyre is starting to perish

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,333 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,735 miles

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

srs lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,835 miles

n/s/r foot brake reading less than expected

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,206 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 448,303 miles

o/s/f lower swivel boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,972 miles

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

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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R688 DGT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R688 DGT, 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 R688 DGT registered?

R688 DGT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R688 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 DGT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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