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R287 LFW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 LFW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,443 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

NS front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 110,349 miles

Os front tyre worn on inner edge

Variouse patches of corrosion on body work of vehicle

top boot closure/ roof corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jun 2010 110,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Os front tyre worn on inner edge

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Variouse patches of corrosion on body work of vehicle

top boot closure/ roof corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2009 102,651 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

cen tre rear belt slow to retract

parking permit out of zone a

Fail 30 May 2009 102,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

cen tre rear belt slow to retract

parking permit out of zone a

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,093 miles

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside

Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,560 miles

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

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

offside rear dorr can not be opened from inside or outside

Fail 30 May 2006 75,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or out

Pass 30 May 2006 75,289 miles

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or out

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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R287 LFW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R287 LFW, 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 R287 LFW registered?

R287 LFW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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