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S32 DGR

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 DGR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,152 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 81,152 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,872 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 64,321 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 May 2006 59,305 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 59,305 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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S32 DGR is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S32 DGR, 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 S32 DGR registered?

S32 DGR is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S32 DGR safe to buy?

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