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R413 LGB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,598 mi
Last recorded80,598 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 LGB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,772 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,202 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Aug 2014 76,702 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,831 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,664 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 68,836 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,313 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 60,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R413 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R413 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.

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What year was R413 LGB registered?

R413 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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