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R761 DEG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 DEG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,802 miles

c.v boots deteriating

oil leak

v parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules

various slight corrosion various places

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,802 miles

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

c.v boots deteriating

oil leak

v parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules

various slight corrosion various places

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,328 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 70,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,400 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

Fail 1 Nov 2008 58,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,918 miles

3 x center stop bulbs n/w

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,543 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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R761 DEG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R761 DEG, 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 R761 DEG registered?

R761 DEG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R761 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 DEG shows 9 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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