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R842 DCX

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 DCX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 109,250 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine sump slightly corroded

minor oil misting

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,527 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fluctuation on front brakes

front and rear number plates discoloured

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 8 Feb 2010 97,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fluctuation on front brakes

front and rear number plates discoloured

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,403 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 83,403 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in n/s/f head lamp

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi starting to corrode

water in o/s/r lamp cluster

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,238 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,233 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front no/plates deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,029 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R842 DCX is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R842 DCX, 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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R842 DCX is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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