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R75 DGP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,205 mi
Last recorded59,205 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 DGP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 59,205 miles

(slight) corrosion to 'outer' rear sills

Both front 'outer' CV boots perished & cracking

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Offside front tyre valve miss-aligned -close to excess-

Offside rear number plate light dim

Fail 13 May 2014 59,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

(slight) corrosion to 'outer' rear sills

Both front 'outer' CV boots perished & cracking

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Offside front tyre valve miss-aligned -close to excess-

Offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 13 May 2013 57,732 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 57,722 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2012 57,621 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE NON TESTABLE SECTION OF TREAD ADVISE REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

centre and rear exhaust systems deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and slightly perished

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2011 57,430 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 13 May 2010 57,218 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 11 May 2009 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 13 May 2008 47,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,817 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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R75 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R75 DGP, 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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R75 DGP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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