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R941 DWU

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 DWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,189 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 64,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,453 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 60,389 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,831 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,435 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,223 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 44,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 38,534 miles

*Both rear tyres walls cracked *Near side front tyer worn on outer edge*

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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R941 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R941 DWU, 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 R941 DWU registered?

R941 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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