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R760 DGN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 DGN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,088 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,088 miles

Centre brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Power steering pipe oily but no visible leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wipers do not self park

n/s/r child seat

oil leak, cam/rocker cover

Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,088 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Power steering pipe oily but no visible leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wipers do not self park

n/s/r child seat

oil leak, cam/rocker cover

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,562 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and power steering

Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and power steering

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,430 miles

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

front number plate loose

Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate loose

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,574 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

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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R760 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R760 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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R760 DGN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R760 DGN safe to buy?

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