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R206 LGB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,431 mi
Last recorded89,431 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 LGB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,431 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,060 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 78,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,817 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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R206 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R206 LGB, 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 R206 LGB registered?

R206 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R206 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 LGB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R206 LGB have outstanding finance?

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