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LAZ 4003

1997 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4003
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 129,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 129,589 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 120,428 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 119,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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LAZ 4003 is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 87,270 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAZ 4003, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAZ 4003 registered?

LAZ 4003 is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is LAZ 4003 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 4003 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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