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R435 LPG

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,385 mi
Last recorded73,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 LPG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,220 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,245 miles

Centre stop light partially working

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,135 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,704 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,486 miles

Both front tyre outer walls perished

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in steering

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,652 miles

Both front tyre outer walls perished

Center and rear exhausts in poor condition

Condensation in nearside heaadlamp

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Poor pattern from nearside headlamp

Slight play in steering

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,773 miles

condensation in near-side headlamp

damage to near-side front tyre wall

exhaust system corroded, centre & rear sections

poor beam pattern from near-side headlamp

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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R435 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R435 LPG, 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 R435 LPG registered?

R435 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R435 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 LPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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