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R962 DWU

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 DWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre presure low

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,724 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,971 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 62,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 59,265 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,037 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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R962 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R962 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 R962 DWU registered?

R962 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R962 DWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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