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R744 DGN

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 DGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,645 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box.

Body of vehicle corroded.

Both front outer c-v gaiters perished.

Both mirrors damaged.

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre inner walls.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Windscreen marked.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 100,645 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box.

Body of vehicle corroded.

Both front outer c-v gaiters perished.

Both mirrors damaged.

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre inner walls.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,932 miles

Both rear indicators slightly frayed

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Contre brake light partly working

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Damage to front of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt damaged

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Jun 2011 90,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear indicators slightly frayed

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Contre brake light partly working

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Damage to front of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt damaged

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,485 miles

high level stop light partially working

Fail 29 Jun 2007 67,485 miles

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

high level stop light partially working

Pass 12 May 2006 59,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside mirror glass not afecting vision to rear

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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R744 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R744 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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What year was R744 DGN registered?

R744 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R744 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 DGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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