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R892 DDT

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,504 mi
Last recorded94,504 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 DDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,504 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,116 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,732 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,989 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 43,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2006 39,705 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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R892 DDT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R892 DDT, 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 R892 DDT registered?

R892 DDT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R892 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 DDT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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