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R308 LAG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 LAG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,914 miles

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

outer sills becoming weak/corroded

radiator corroded/worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

outer sills becoming weak/corroded

radiator corroded/worn

Pass 14 May 2009 72,893 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust sectiom heavily corroded.

Fail 12 May 2009 72,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust sectiom heavily corroded.

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

Pass 29 May 2008 711,119 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 68,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,238 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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R308 LAG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R308 LAG, 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 R308 LAG registered?

R308 LAG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R308 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 LAG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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