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R965 DWU

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 DWU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bulb out in 3rd brakelight.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bulb out in 3rd brakelight.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,036 miles

drivers seat does not tilt.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 59,036 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat does not tilt.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,588 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,360 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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R965 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R965 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 R965 DWU registered?

R965 DWU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R965 DWU safe to buy?

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