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R860 DWK

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,724 mi
Last recorded44,724 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 DWK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,724 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 44,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,591 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 39,587 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,572 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 37,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 27 May 2015 36,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,730 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 30,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both front wiper blades will need attention

Pass 15 May 2013 27,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,561 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 25,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside sill dented

offside steering rack gaiter damp with power steering fluid

Pass 18 May 2010 25,272 miles

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

slight leak of fluid from power steering pump

Pass 15 May 2009 24,574 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 23,748 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

drivers seatbelt "buckle" poor in operation

radiator weeping on nearside

Fail 15 May 2008 23,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust corroded

radiator weeping on nearside

Pass 9 May 2007 22,384 miles

exhaust corroded

top engine cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 25 May 2006 20,924 miles

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

nearside outer sill damaged

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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R860 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R860 DWK, 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 R860 DWK registered?

R860 DWK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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