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S109 DTM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 DTM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,161 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,161 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,989 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,989 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,567 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,334 miles

light misting of oil to o/s rear shock absorber

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak to o/s front no leak found requires further investigation

slight misting of oil to o/s and n/s front shock absorbers

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,011 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,097 miles

no oil cap fitted to engine

Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,367 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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S109 DTM 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 66.7%.

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 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 S109 DTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S109 DTM registered?

S109 DTM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S109 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 DTM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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