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R963 DGT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,887 mi
Last recorded51,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 DGT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,447 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,695 miles

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

pas fluid level low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,467 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 41,021 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust fitted low to ground

front number plate slightly deteriated

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,021 miles

slight transmission oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust fitted low to ground

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,651 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)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

transmission oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 37,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

transmission oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,718 miles

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

alternator belt perished

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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R963 DGT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R963 DGT, 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 R963 DGT registered?

R963 DGT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R963 DGT safe to buy?

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